Metadon Nordic Drugs
Metadon Nordic Drugs is a synthetic opioid medicine used to treat opioid dependence, along with other medical and psychological support.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
200 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 until your symptoms are controlled. The typical maintenance dose is 60–120 mg per day.
Method
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you, and always by mouth. Never inject this medicine.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose, typically 60–120 mg, but it can vary for each person.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Weight gain
- •Fluid retention in the body
- •Constipation
- •Feeling very happy (euphoria)
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Dizziness or feeling like you are spinning
- •Blurred vision
- •Pinpoint pupils (very small pupils)
- •Drowsiness
- •Skin rash
- •Sweating
- •Tiredness
RARE
- •Loss of appetite
- •Breathing difficulties (including cough)
- •Dry mouth
- •Tongue inflammation
- •Feeling down or unhappy (dysphoria)
- •Agitation
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Confusion
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Headache
- •Fainting
- •Low blood pressure
- •Itching
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Swelling in the legs
- •Weakness
- •Significant fluid retention in the body (edema)
- •Biliary spasm (causing abdominal pain)
- •Facial flushing
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Heart problems
- •Slow heart rate
- •Feeling your heart beat strongly or quickly (palpitations)
- •Low potassium or magnesium levels in the blood
- •Decreased platelet count in the blood
- •Low blood sugar
- •Becoming dependent on Metadon Nordic Drugs
- •Sleep apnea (breathing stops during sleep)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to methadone hydrochloride or any other ingredients.
- Do not take if you have used certain antidepressant medicines (MAO inhibitors) in the last two weeks.
- Talk to your doctor if you have breathing difficulties or asthma attacks.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a head injury or high pressure in your brain.
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- This medicine must not be given to children, as even small doses can cause poisoning.
- Do not drink alcohol or grapefruit juice while taking this medicine, as they can cause serious side effects.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until your medication dose is stable, as it can affect your ability.
- If you are also taking antidepressants, watch for symptoms like confusion, fast heart rate, fever, or muscle stiffness, and contact your doctor.