Levopidon
Levopidon contains levomethadone and is used as substitution therapy for adults dependent on opioids, such as heroin and morphine, in combination with medical, psychological, and social rehabilitation.
Form
tabletti
Strength
2.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Levomethadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
dne pharma as
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose individually, starting with a low dose that is gradually increased over several weeks until a stable maintenance dose is reached.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth once a day. Do not inject it.
Important
Always follow your doctor's instructions for the dose and how often to take it. Never take more or less than prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Fluid retention
- •Feeling of well-being (euphoria)
- •Seeing or hearing things that aren't real (hallucinations)
- •Drowsiness
- •Blurred vision
- •Very small pupils
- •Constipation
- •Rash
- •Sweating
- •Tiredness
- •Weight gain
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Sadness or low mood
- •Restlessness
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Confusion
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Headache
- •Fainting
- •Flushing of the face
- •Low blood pressure
- •Fluid in the lungs
- •Trouble breathing (with or without cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Inflammation of the tongue
- •Gallbladder spasms (stomach pain)
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Severe swelling in the body
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Menstrual problems
- •Swelling in the legs
- •Muscle weakness
- •Slow heart rate
- •Feeling your heart beat (palpitations)
- •Heart problems (especially with high doses)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to levomethadone or any other ingredients.
- Do not take if you are taking MAO inhibitors for depression or Parkinson's disease, or have stopped taking them in the last 2 weeks.
- Do not take if you have severe breathing or lung problems.
- Do not take if you are dependent on non-opioid drugs.
- Do not take if you are under 18 years old.
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- Do not use other opioid antagonists (like naltrexone, buprenorphine, pentazocine) while taking Levopidon, except for overdose treatment.
- Keep this medicine out of reach and sight of children. Store it in a safe place.
- 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 with Levopidon, as it can cause serious side effects or change the medicine's effect.
- Do not stop taking Levopidon without talking to your doctor first, as you may experience withdrawal symptoms.
- Never inject this medicine, as it can cause serious and permanent harm, possibly leading to death.