Naltrexon Accord
Naltrexon Accord helps people addicted to opioids or alcohol by blocking the effects of opioids and reducing alcohol craving.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
50 mg
Active Ingredient
Naltrexoni hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual recommended dose is one 50 mg tablet once a day, or as your doctor tells you. Treatment often starts with a 25 mg dose (half a tablet) daily, then increases to 50 mg daily.
Method
Take Naltrexon Accord tablets by mouth with a small amount of liquid.
Important
Do not take more than one 50 mg tablet per day, unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Feeling anxious or nervous
- •Stomach cramps and pain
- •Feeling sick or throwing up
- •Feeling tired or lacking energy
- •Joint or muscle pain
- •Headache
- •Fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- •Restlessness
- •Irritability
- •Mood swings
- •Increased energy
- •Feeling hopeless
- •Dizziness or a spinning sensation
- •Tremors (shaking)
- •Increased sweating
- •Increased tear production
- •Changes in heart rhythm seen on an ECG
- •Chest pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Skin rash
- •Difficulty urinating (urine retention)
- •Delayed ejaculation
- •Problems with erections (erectile dysfunction)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Thirst
- •Chills
RARE
- •Certain infections (e.g., oral herpes, athlete's foot)
- •Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations)
- •Feeling confused
- •Depression
- •Paranoia
- •Feeling disoriented (not knowing where you are)
- •Nightmares
- •Agitation
- •Decreased sex drive (libido)
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Feeling drowsy or sleepy
- •Blurred vision
- •Eye irritation
- •Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
- •Swollen eyes
- •Eye pain or strain
- •Ear discomfort, ear pain, ringing in the ears
- •Changes in blood pressure
- •Flushing (redness of the skin)
- •Stuffy nose, nasal problems, sneezing, increased saliva, sinus issues
- •Voice disorders
- •Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
- •Cough
- •Yawning
- •Runny nose
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Hemorrhoids
- •Stomach ulcers
- •Dry mouth
- •Liver problems (including hepatitis) or increased liver enzymes
- •Oily skin
- •Itching
- •Acne
- •Hair loss
- •Groin pain
- •Frequent urination
- •Bladder inflammation
- •Increased appetite
- •Weight loss or gain
- •Fever
- •Pain
- •Cold hands or feet
- •Hot flashes
- •Suicidal thoughts or attempts
- •Bleeding disorder
- •Speech disorder
- •Feeling of euphoria
- •Skin eruptions or rashes
- •Damage to skeletal muscles
Important Warnings
- Do not take opiates (like pain medicines or cough syrups that contain opioids) while you are taking Naltrexon Accord. This can cause very serious breathing and circulation problems.
- Do not use Naltrexon Accord if you are still dependent on opiates, as it will cause severe and painful withdrawal symptoms.
- Always tell any doctor, dentist, or other healthcare professional treating you that you are taking Naltrexon Accord. This is important, especially if you need pain relief or anesthesia.
- Do not try to overcome the effect of Naltrexon Accord by taking very large doses of opiates, as this can lead to a serious and potentially fatal overdose once Naltrexon Accord wears off.
- Naltrexon Accord can affect your liver. Your doctor will do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment.
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- Naltrexone should not be used in children or young people under 18 years because there is not enough information about its safety in this age group.
- If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- This medicine may make you feel dizzy or less alert. If this happens, do not drive or use machines.
- This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you cannot tolerate some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.