Metadon Nordic Drugs
Metadon Nordic Drugs is an opioid medicine used to treat opioid dependence, alongside medical and psychological support.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
55 mg
Active Ingredient
Methadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Nordic Drugs AB
How to Use
Dosage
The usual daily dose is between 60-120 mg. Your doctor will decide your exact dose and when to reduce it.
Method
This medicine is taken orally as a liquid. Do not inject it, as this can cause serious harm or even death.
Important
Do not take more than the dose your doctor has prescribed. The usual daily dose is between 60-120 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Constipation
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness or spinning sensation
- •Sweating
- •Tiredness
- •Weight gain
- •Swelling due to fluid retention in the body
- •Blurred vision
- •Small pupils (pinpoint pupils)
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Breathing difficulties (including cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
- •Low blood pressure
- •Itching or hives
- •Weakness
- •Abdominal pain (due to spasms in bile ducts)
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Heart problems, slow heart rate, or feeling your heart beat (palpitations)
- •Confusion
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Becoming dependent on Metadon Nordic Drugs
- •Sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to methadone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have used MAO inhibitors (for depression or Parkinson's disease) in the last two weeks.
- This medicine should not be given to children as there is a high risk of poisoning.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine as it can cause serious side effects and alter the medicine's effect.
- This medicine can lead to addiction and overdose, which can be life-threatening. Only take as prescribed.
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- Do not drive or operate machinery at the start of treatment, as this medicine can affect your coordination.
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems or lung disease, including sleep apnea.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, especially with high doses, as this medicine can affect your heart.