Levopidon
Levopidon helps adults addicted to strong pain medicines called opioids, like heroin or morphine. It replaces these drugs to help with treatment, along with medical, psychological, and social support.
Form
oraaliliuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Levomethadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
dne pharma as
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take. They will start with a small amount and slowly increase it.
Method
Take Levopidon by mouth, usually once a day, exactly as your doctor tells you.
Important
Never take more than your doctor has prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea) or throwing up (vomiting)
- •Feeling sleepy or tired
- •Constipation (hard to poop)
- •Sweating a lot
- •Swelling from fluid in your body
- •Gaining weight
RARE
- •Headache
- •Dry mouth
- •Feeling dizzy or fainting
- •Skin rash or itching
- •Sleep apnea (brief pauses in breathing during sleep)
- •Changes in heart beat (slow or fast)
- •Low blood sugar
- •Breathing difficulties or lung problems
Important Warnings
- Do not share this medicine with anyone else. It's only for you and can harm others.
- Take this medicine only by mouth. Never inject it, as it can cause very serious harm or even death.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. They can cause serious problems.
- Do not drive or use heavy machinery when taking Levopidon, as it can make you sleepy or less alert.
- Keep this medicine in a safe place, out of reach and sight of children. Even a small amount can be dangerous to them.
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- Tell your doctor if you have asthma, kidney, liver, thyroid, or heart problems, or if you have recently had a head injury.
- Using Levopidon with certain calming medicines (sedatives) can make you very sleepy, cause breathing problems, and be life-threatening.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, as it can affect your baby.