Levopidon
Levopidon is a medicine that helps adults who are dependent on opioids like heroin or morphine by replacing these substances.
Form
oraaliliuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
45 mg
Active Ingredient
Levomethadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
dne pharma as
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose individually, based on how soon your withdrawal symptoms start. Treatment begins with a starting dose, which is slowly increased over several weeks.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth, usually once a day. Never inject it, as this can cause serious harm or death.
Important
Do not take more or less than your doctor has prescribed, and do not take it more or less often than instructed, to avoid overdose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Fluid retention in the body
- •Feeling of euphoria
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Drowsiness
- •Blurred vision
- •Small (pinpoint) pupils
- •Constipation
- •Rash
- •Sweating
- •Fatigue
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Sleep problems
- •Confusion about time and place
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Headache
- •Fainting
- •Facial flushing
- •Low blood pressure
- •Fluid buildup in the lungs
- •Breathing difficulties (may include cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Inflammation of the tongue
- •Bile duct spasms (stomach pain)
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Severe fluid retention in the body
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Swollen legs
- •Weakness
- •Slow heart rate
- •Feeling your heart beat (palpitations)
- •Heart problems (especially with high doses)
- •Low blood potassium or magnesium levels
- •Decreased platelet count
- •Low blood sugar
- •Can become dependent on Levopidon
- •Sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
Important Warnings
- This medicine is for you only. Do not give it to others, as it can harm them even if they have similar symptoms.
- Only take Levopidon by mouth. Never inject it, as this can cause severe and permanent harm, possibly leading to death.
- Do not drive or use machines while taking Levopidon, as it can make you sleepy and less alert.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking Levopidon, as it can cause serious side effects or affect how the medicine works.
- Levopidon can cause dependence or addiction. The risk is higher if you or your family have a history of alcohol, prescription drug, or illegal drug misuse, if you smoke, or if you have a history of mood disorders or mental illness.
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- Levopidon can cause sleep-related breathing problems like sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep). If you or someone else notices breathing pauses, waking up due to shortness of breath, restless sleep, or severe daytime sleepiness, contact a doctor. The doctor may consider reducing your dose.
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Even small doses can be harmful to children, possibly causing poisoning.