Methadone 40mg Tablet

Dileep Kumar — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:56:54 +0000

Methadone 40mg Tablet in Pakistan

Methadone 40mg Tablet is available in Pakistan, It is used for the treatment of heroine addiction and opioid use disorder, it helps you to tolerate the heroine withdrawals like; Vomiting, lower back pain, nausea, anxiety and Craving. It is also used for chronic pain.

Uses of Methadone 40mg Tablet

Take Methadone 40mg tablet by mouth as directed by your doctor. You may take this drug with or without food. and the dosage will be taper-up consistently. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).

Side Effects of Methadone:

Restlessness
Upset stomach or vomiting
Slow breathing
Itchy skin
Heavy sweating
Constipation
Sexual problems
Weight gain
Sleep changes
Appetite changes
Headache
Stomach pain
Dry mouth

Medical Uses of Methadone 40mg Tablet:

Opioid addiction

Methadone is used for the treatment of opioid use disorder. It may be used as maintenance therapy or in shorter periods for detoxification to manage opioid withdrawal symptoms. Its use for the treatment of addiction is usually strictly regulated. In the US.

Pain

Methadone is used as an analgesic in chronic pain, often in rotation with other opioids. Due to its activity at the NMDA receptor, it may be more effective against neuropathic pain..

Withdrawal symptoms

Physical symptoms

Lightheadedness
Tearing of the eyes
Mydriasis (dilated pupils)
Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
Hyperventilation syndrome (breathing that is too fast/deep)
Runny nose
Yawning
Sneezing
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Fever
Sweating
Chills
Tremors
Akathisia (restlessness)
Tachycardia (fast heartbeat)
Aches and pains, often in the joints or legs
Elevated pain sensitivity
Blood pressure that is too high (hypertension, may cause a stroke)

Overdose of Methadone 40mg Tablet

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, give them naloxone if available, then call 911. If the person is awake and has no symptoms, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: slow/shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, coma.

Notes

Do not share this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law.

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have naloxone available to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to treat it.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

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