Metadon Nordic Drugs
Metadon Nordic Drugs is a medicine used to treat opioid dependence, together with medical and psychological support.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
190 mg
Active Ingredient
Methadone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Nordic Drugs AB
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 10-30 mg per day. Your doctor will decide your exact dose and adjust it as needed, typically 60-120 mg per day.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth only. Never inject it.
Important
Your doctor will decide your maximum daily dose, which is typically between 60-120 mg per day. Never take more than your doctor prescribes.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Weight gain
- •Fluid retention
- •Constipation
- •Feeling very happy (euphoria)
- •Seeing or hearing things that aren't real (hallucinations)
- •Dizziness or spinning sensation
- •Blurred vision
- •Small pupils
- •Feeling sleepy
- •Skin rash
- •Sweating
- •Tiredness
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Breathing problems (including cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Inflammation of the tongue
- •Feeling sad or down (dysphoria)
- •Agitation
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Confusion
- •Lower sex drive
- •Headache
- •Fainting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Swelling in legs
- •Weakness
- •Biliary spasm (severe stomach pain)
- •Facial redness
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Menstrual period changes
- •Heart problems
- •Slow heart rate
- •Feeling your heart beat (palpitations)
- •Low potassium or magnesium in the blood
- •Reduced number of blood platelets
- •Low blood sugar
- •Sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to methadone or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you have used certain depression medicines called MAO inhibitors in the last two weeks.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe breathing problems.
- Do not give this medicine to children. Keep it safely 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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- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, as some can interact dangerously with Metadon Nordic Drugs.
- This medicine can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you and your doctor says it's safe.