Levopidon
Levopidon is a medicine that helps adults who are dependent on opioids, like heroin or morphine, by replacing these substances as part of a complete treatment plan.
Form
oraaliliuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
60 mg
Active Ingredient
Levomethadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
dne pharma as
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose, which is unique to you and based on when withdrawal symptoms begin.
Method
Take this medicine as an oral solution, usually once a day, by mouth only. Never inject it, as this is very dangerous.
Important
Always take the exact amount your doctor prescribes; do not take more than instructed to prevent overdose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Fluid retention (swelling)
- •Feeling very happy (euphoria)
- •Seeing or hearing things that aren't real (hallucinations)
- •Drowsiness, feeling sleepy
- •Blurred vision
- •Small pupils (pinpoint pupils)
- •Constipation
- •Skin rash
- •Sweating
- •Fatigue, tiredness
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Depression, feeling down
- •Agitation, anxiety
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Confusion, not knowing where you are or what time it is
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Headache
- •Fainting, passing out
- •Facial flushing (redness)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Breathing difficulties, sometimes with a cough
- •Dry mouth
- •Inflamed tongue
- •Abdominal pain due to cramps in the bile ducts
- •Itching
- •Hives (itchy red bumps on skin)
- •Severe body swelling
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Menstrual period problems
- •Swelling in legs
- •Weakness
- •Slow heart rate
- •Feeling your heart pound (palpitations)
- •Heart problems (especially with high doses)
- •Low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
- •Low platelet count
- •Low blood sugar
- •Becoming addicted to levomethadone
- •Sleep apnea (brief pauses in breathing during sleep)
Important Warnings
- Always follow your doctor's exact dose. Levopidon is stronger than methadone, and taking too much can be very dangerous.
- Do not take if you are allergic to Levopidon or any of its ingredients.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, especially for depression (like MAO inhibitors), Parkinson's disease, strong painkillers, or medicines that make you sleepy, as some combinations can be very dangerous.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking Levopidon, as this can cause bad side effects or change how the medicine works.
- This medicine can make you sleepy and less alert. Do not drive or use machines until you know how it affects you and your doctor says it's safe.
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- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Even a small amount can be very harmful or deadly to a child. Levopidon is not for children or teenagers under 18 years old.
- Long-term use can lead to tolerance, dependence, and addiction. Talk to your doctor if you feel you are losing control over how much or how often you take it, or if you feel bad when you try to stop.
- Before taking Levopidon, tell your doctor if you have severe breathing problems, asthma, low potassium, kidney or liver disease, thyroid problems, an enlarged prostate, a head injury, or any serious heart condition.
- If you experience weakness, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or low blood pressure, tell your doctor, as these could be signs of an adrenal gland problem.