Metadon Abcur
Metadon Abcur is a medicine similar to morphine, used to treat severe long-lasting pain that can only be managed with strong pain relievers.
Form
tabletti
Strength
40 mg
Active Ingredient
Methadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Abcur AB
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 5 mg, taken 1-3 times a day; for patients who have used opioids before, the dose may be 5-20 mg, 2-3 times a day.
Method
This medicine is taken by mouth as a tablet; it must not be injected.
Important
The maximum daily dose for severe pain is 100 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea, vomiting
- •Weight gain
- •Fluid retention (swelling)
- •Constipation
- •Feeling of well-being (euphoria)
- •Hearing or seeing things that are not there (hallucinations)
- •Dizziness or spinning sensation
- •Blurred vision
- •Very small pupils (pinpoint pupils)
- •Drowsiness
- •Rash
- •Sweating
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Breathing difficulties (and cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Inflammation of the tongue
- •Low mood (dysphoria)
- •Anxiety
- •Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- •Confusion
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Headache
- •Fainting or feeling faint
- •Itching, hives, rash
- •Swelling of the lower limbs
- •Weakness
- •Biliary spasm (stomach pain)
- •Facial flushing
- •Low blood pressure
- •Urination problems
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Heart problems, slow heart rate, palpitations
- •Low blood potassium or magnesium
- •Low platelet count in the blood
- •Mood swings
- •Addiction to Metadon Abcur
- •Cardiac arrest
- •Irregular heartbeat (too fast/slow, fluttering in chest, shortness of breath, chest pain)
- •Drop in blood pressure when standing up (dizziness, weakness, fainting)
- •Sudden death
- •Low blood sugar
- •Sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Metadon Abcur if you are allergic to methadone or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use Metadon Abcur if you have taken antidepressants called MAO inhibitors in the last two weeks.
- Do not use Metadon Abcur if you have severe breathing difficulties, like slow and shallow breathing.
- Metadon Abcur must not be given to children.
- Talk to your doctor before using Metadon Abcur if you have asthma attacks or lung disease.
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- Talk to your doctor before using Metadon Abcur if you have heart problems or a condition where your heart doesn't get enough blood (ischemic heart disease).
- Talk to your doctor before using Metadon Abcur if you have liver or kidney disease.
- Talk to your doctor before using Metadon Abcur if you have an underactive thyroid or skin disease.
- Talk to your doctor before using Metadon Abcur if you have an enlarged prostate or a narrowed tube for urine (urethra).
- Talk to your doctor before using Metadon Abcur if you have had a head injury or high pressure inside your head.
- Talk to your doctor before using Metadon Abcur if you have difficulty urinating, stomach pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other strong painkillers (opioids), sedatives, or sleeping pills, as these can cause severe breathing problems and coma when taken with Metadon Abcur.
- Tell your doctor if you have had heart problems before, especially if you are taking high doses of Metadon Abcur, as it can affect your heart's electrical signals.
- Tell your doctor if you feel weak, tired, have no appetite, feel sick, or have low blood pressure, as these could be signs of a problem with your adrenal glands.
- Long-term use of Metadon Abcur can lower sex hormones, which may lead to less sex drive, erectile problems, or missed periods.
- Metadon Abcur can cause addiction. Do not take more than your doctor prescribed or for longer than needed.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking Metadon Abcur, as this can cause serious side effects or change how the medicine works.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- This medicine can affect your ability to drive or use machines, especially at the start of treatment.