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).Â
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.
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.
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.
