is pentazocine a narcotic
This product is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It contains 2 medications, pentazocine and naloxone. Pentazocine is an opioid (narcotic) pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. Naloxone helps to prevent misuse of this product. It blocks the effect of pentazocine and may cause withdrawal reactions if this product is dissolved and injected.