Metadon Nordic Drugs
Metadon Nordic Drugs is a medicine used to treat opioid dependence, alongside other medical and psychological treatments.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
140 mg
Active Ingredient
Methadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Nordic Drugs AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose. The usual starting dose is 10-30 mg daily, with a typical maintenance dose of 60-120 mg daily.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth as a liquid. Never inject it.
Important
Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Feeling sick to your stomach or throwing up
- •Trouble having a bowel movement (constipation)
- •Feeling sleepy or very tired
- •Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
- •Sweating a lot
- •Dry mouth
- •Headache
- •Feeling weak
- •Blurred vision
- •Pupils (black part of eye) becoming very small
- •Skin rash or itching
- •Swelling in your body due to extra fluid
RARE
- •Heart problems, including slow or pounding heartbeat
- •Pauses in breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea)
- •Becoming addicted to the medicine
- •Very low blood sugar
- •Changes in your blood, such as low potassium, magnesium, or platelet levels
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to methadone or any of its ingredients.
- Do not use if you have taken certain antidepressants (MAO inhibitors) in the last two weeks.
- This medicine is not for children and should not be used if you have severe breathing problems. Keep it safely out of reach of children.
- Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as they can cause serious side effects.
- This medicine can make you very drowsy. Do not drive or operate machines until you know how it affects you safely.
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- Methadone can cause addiction. Always tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking to prevent dangerous interactions.
- Methadone can affect your heart, especially at high doses. Tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems.