Levopidon
Levopidon is a medicine containing levomethadone that helps adults who are dependent on opioids like heroin or morphine by acting as a replacement therapy.
Form
oraaliliuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Levomethadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
dne pharma as
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will set your personal dose, starting low and slowly increasing it over several weeks until it is stable and effective for you.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth, usually once a day; never inject it.
Important
Do not take more than your doctor prescribes to avoid a dangerous overdose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Fluid retention (swelling)
- •Feeling of well-being (euphoria)
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Drowsiness
- •Blurred vision
- •Small (pinpoint) pupils
- •Constipation
- •Rash
- •Sweating
- •Fatigue
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Slow heart rate
- •Feeling your heart beat (palpitations)
- •Heart problems (especially with high doses)
Important Warnings
- This medicine is only for you; do not share it with anyone else, as it could harm them.
- Always take this medicine by mouth; never inject it, as this can cause serious harm or even death.
- Do not take Levopidon if you are allergic to levomethadone or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you are currently taking or have recently taken (within the last 2 weeks) certain medicines for depression or Parkinson's disease called MAO inhibitors.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe breathing problems or serious lung conditions.
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- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can cause serious side effects or change how the medicine works.
- Do not drive or use machines while on this medicine, as it can make you sleepy and less alert.
- This medicine can cause sleep-related breathing problems; if you notice pauses in breathing during sleep or extreme daytime sleepiness, tell your doctor.
- Taking this medicine with sedatives can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, and coma, which can be life-threatening. Tell your doctor about all sedatives you are taking.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor will help you stop safely and gradually.
- Keep this medicine out of reach and sight of children, as even a very small amount can be dangerous for them.
- Children and teenagers under 18 years old should not take this medicine.