Metadon Nordic Drugs
Methadone Nordic Drugs is a medicine similar to morphine, used to treat opioid addiction as part of a complete treatment plan.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Methadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Nordic Drugs AB
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 10-30 mg per day, slowly increased by your doctor. The common daily dose is 60-120 mg.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth only. Never inject it, as this can cause serious harm or even death.
Important
Do not take more than the dose your doctor has agreed with you. The typical maximum daily dose is 120 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Weight gain
- •Fluid retention in the body
- •Constipation
- •Feeling of intense happiness (euphoria)
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Dizziness or spinning sensation
- •Blurred vision
- •Small pupils (pinpoint pupils)
- •Drowsiness
- •Skin rash
- •Sweating
- •Tiredness
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Breathing difficulties (including cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Inflammation of the tongue
- •Low mood (dysphoria)
- •Agitation
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Confusion
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Headache
- •Fainting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Itching
- •Hives (nettle rash)
- •Swelling of legs
- •Weakness
- •Significant fluid retention in the body (edema)
- •Biliary spasm (causing abdominal pain)
- •Facial flushing
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Heart problems
- •Slow heart rate
- •Feeling your heart beat (palpitations)
- •Low potassium or magnesium levels in the blood
- •Reduced platelet count in the blood
- •Low blood sugar levels
- •Can become dependent on Metadon Nordic Drugs
- •Sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to methadone hydrochloride or any other ingredient in it.
- Do not take this medicine if you have used certain antidepressants (MAO-inhibitors) in the last two weeks.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe breathing difficulties or severe asthma.
- This medicine must not be given to children due to a high risk of poisoning. Keep it out of their reach.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as it can cause serious side effects.
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- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. Do not take it during childbirth.
- This medicine can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery until your doctor says it's safe.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart, lung, liver, kidney, or thyroid problems, or problems with your prostate or urination.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially other opioid pain relievers, sedatives, or medicines for depression or Parkinson's disease, as they can interact dangerously.