STADOL
BACKGROUND OF STADOL
Stadol is a brand name of a butorphanol medication, which is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Stadol is usually prescribed for patients with migraine headaches and muscle pain, and for patients who are suffering from pain before or during labor or from surgical procedures, to increase the effects of anesthesia.
Stadol is a drug that binds to opiate receptors in the central nervous system and changes perception and response to pain. Stadol is a narcotic pain reliever with qualities similar to morphine. The use of Stadol is not suitable for patients who have recently used narcotics in high doses or for those who used narcotics for a long time. Stadol is a drug that interferes with the physiological action of other drugs such as narcotics. Butorphanol, as the generic name of Stadol, is also available in other nations with trade names such as Moradol and Beforal. Butorphanol is also known as butorphanol tartate. The drug can block the effects of narcotics and may cause withdrawal symptoms, especially in people dependent on narcotics.
The effectiveness of Stadol had been studied. The drug is available in two forms--Stadol injection and Stadol NS. Studies with Stadol injection have been performed as preoperative and preanesthetic medication, as a supplement to balanced anesthesia, in abdominal and orthopedic pain, and in pain during labor and delivery. On the other hand, studies with Stadol NS have been performed in postepisiotomy pain, in postoperative pain (general, orthopedic, oral, cesarean section), in pain of musculoskeletal origin, and in migraine headache pain.
APPLICATION OF STADOL
Stadol Injection
The Stadol can be injected into the vein or into the muscles (intravenous or intramuscular) as prescribed by doctors. The condition and response to therapy of the patient will be the basis for the amount of the dosage and the time of application needed for the treatment. The Stadol injection, which works on certain centers in the brain, is used before and during surgical procedures with other forms of medication. The Stadol injection is typically used every three to four hours as prescribed by the doctor. The recommended initial dosage treatment of Stadol injection is 1 mg intravenous or 2 mg intramuscular. The application is repeated every three to four hours as necessary. The patient may experience drug dependence if the injection has been used in high doses. In addition to this, withdrawal effects such as fast heartbeat, rapid breathing, vomiting, nausea, restlessness, sleeping problems, runny nose, severe abdominal or muscle pain and watering eyes, may be experienced upon sudden stoppage of using Stadol.
Stadol NS (Nasal-Systemic)
The product Stadol NS is an aqueous solution of butorphanol tartate, which is administered as a metered spray to the nasal mucosa. This form of Stadol is usually prescribed to patients with moderate to severe migraine headaches. The initial nasal administration is one spray in one nostril, which contains 1 mg of the medication, or as directed by the doctor. If the pain persists after sixty to ninety minutes, the doctor may prescribe the application of a second spray in the other nostril. Other nasal decongestants may make Stadol NS work more slowly as a pain medication.
In cases of severe pain, Stadol NS may be used again in three to four hours after the second spray in the other nostril. The dosage of the medication depends on the need of the patient; increasing the dosage may lead to a higher risk of drowsiness and dizziness. Like the Stadol injection, Stadol NS may also lead to dependence and withdrawal effects. The use of pain relievers is much more effective if they are used when the first signs of pain occur; if the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.
CONTENTS OF STADOL
Stadol Injection
The active ingredient of Stadol injection is butorphanol tartate. Other ingredients include sodium chloride, citric acid and sodium citrate.
Stadol NS
The active ingredient of Stadol NS is butorphanol tartate. Other ingredients include citric acid, sodium chloride, benzethonium chloride in purified water with sodium hydroxide, and hydrochloric acid.
SIDE EFFECTS OF STADOL
The common side effects of Stadol are nausea and vomiting. Other side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, incoordination, dry mouth, nervousness, floating feeling, headache, constipation, sleeping problems, and sweating.
In some cases, using Stadol may also develop hallucinations, mental confusion, anxiety, seizures, breathing problems, fever, nosebleeds, sinus congestion, sneezing, runny nose and even slow or irregular heartbeat. It is always best to consult your doctor about the proper use of Stadol in order to avoid adverse side effects.
STADOL ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
The Stadol is classified in the United States under Schedule IV of the Controlled Substance Act. Stadol has a high risk of abuse and dependence; safety measures should be taken into consideration to avoid undesirable effects. To minimize the risk of abuse and physical dependence, dose and prescribing limitations, proper directions for use, and frequent monitoring is necessary when taking Stadol medication. Special care should be taken in giving Stadol to patients with a record of drug abuse, or to patients being administered with the drug for a prolonged period of time.
STADOL REHABILITATION PATIENTS SAY ABOUT MALIBU HORIZON
The identities of the people writing these statements in support of truth about their rehabilitation have been withheld to protect their inalienable right to privacy. The foregoing names are fictional names of the author’s own choosing.
"I had a hard time going to the doctor from time to time to ask for Stadol injection due to my migraine headache pain. My doctor then prescribed me with the nasal spray and it was easy for me to treat my headache accessibly. Little did I know, my body got dependent on it and I even sprayed higher doses. It was a terrible experience, I felt so dizzy and nauseated and I can’t even get enough sleep. Thanks to the detoxification program of Malibu Horizon, everything was back to normal." —Katie
"Using Stadol was a bad experience for me. I am a nurse and because of migraine headache, I was prescribed with the Stadol vials. Every time I felt pain, I took the medication and so I became dependent on it. It felt like I’ve lost my reputation as a nurse because I abused the drug. I’m so lucky that Malibu Horizon was there and they gave me the appropriate treatment program that I needed." —Jinky
"I am an athlete and the use of the Stadol spray became a habit to me. I almost lost my sports career due to a lot of absences in our practice. It was hard for me to sleep and every time I applied the drug, I felt so much drowsy and dizzy and all I did was lie down and rest. I’m so glad Malibu Horizon helped me deal with my problem and I’m back to my happy and healthy life." —Josh