The sedative properties of pentazocine (fortral)

Abstract

Summary: In 100 healthy gynaecological patients the sedative properties of pentazocine (Fortral) 20 mg were studied, using a standard scoring system, and compared with morphine 10 mg. No significant difference was noted and this result was confirmed by measuring the changes in forearm blood flow in 30 of the cases. A significantly smaller fall in systolic blood pressure and significantly lower incidence of postoperative emetic sequelae were found after the administration of pentazocine in comparison with the results obtained with morphine in the dosage studied. © 1968 John Sherratt and Son Ltd.