Levopidon
Levopidon is a medicine used in adults to treat opioid dependence as a replacement therapy, combined with medical, psychological, and social support.
Form
oraaliliuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
25 mg
Active Ingredient
Levomethadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
dne pharma as
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose individually, starting low and gradually increasing it.
Method
Take the oral solution by mouth, usually once a day.
Important
Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Fluid retention
- •Feeling of euphoria
- •Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real)
- •Drowsiness
- •Blurred vision
- •Pinpoint pupils
- •Constipation
- •Rash
- •Sweating
- •Fatigue
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Depression
- •Agitation
- •Sleep difficulties
- •Confusion about time and place
- •Decreased sexual desire
- •Headache
- •Fainting
- •Facial flushing
- •Low blood pressure
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Breathing difficulties (possibly with cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Inflammation of the tongue
- •Biliary spasms (abdominal 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
- •Palpitations (feeling your heart beat)
- •Heart problems (especially at high doses)
- •Low blood potassium or magnesium levels
- •Decreased platelet count
- •Low blood sugar
- •Dependence on Levopidon
- •Sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
Important Warnings
- If you are allergic to levomethadone or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you are taking or have taken certain medicines for depression or Parkinson's disease (MAO inhibitors) within the last 2 weeks.
- If you have severe breathing or lung problems.
- If you are dependent on substances other than opioids.
- This medicine must never be injected, only taken by mouth, as injection can cause serious and life-threatening harm.
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- Levopidon is stronger than methadone, so it's very important to follow your doctor's instructions exactly to avoid overdose.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice during treatment, as they can cause serious harm or change how the medicine works.
- Keep this medicine in a safe place out of reach of children, as even a small dose can be dangerous for them.
- Do not drive or operate machinery during treatment, as this medicine can cause drowsiness and reduce alertness.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without first asking your doctor, to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor will help you stop treatment safely.
- Talk to your doctor if you experience weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or low blood pressure, as these could be signs of adrenal gland problems.