Levomethadyl

Levomethadyl belongs to the group of medicines known as narcotic analgesic. It is used as a substitute for illegal narcotics in addiction treatment programs. This medicine is not a cure for addiction. It is used as part of an overall program that may include counseling and attending support group meetings. Levomethadyl helps prevent the withdrawal symptoms that may occur when an addict stops using other narcotics.It has a long duration of action due to its active metabolites. It was approved in 1993 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in the treatment of opioid dependence.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 10 to 40 mg/ml
Single Dose: 25 (25)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: oral solution
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Levomethadyl also known as Levacetylmethadol. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Opoids. It belongs to OPIATE agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Analgesic-Narcotic pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Levomethadyl is 353.50.
Contraindications
Levomethadyl is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma,Colitis,Heart disease,Gall bladder disease,Emphysema.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Levomethadyl, which give rise to further complications include Drowsiness, Constipation, Breathing difficulty.Levomethadyl produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cardiac Arrest. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Levomethadyl therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Levomethadyl include Apnea, Seizures, Fainting, Weakness.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Levomethadyl are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vomiting, Sweating, Rashes, Weight gain.
Indications
Levomethadyl is primarily indicated in conditions like Narcotic Addiction Program, Opioid dependence, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Analgesia.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Levomethadyl was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Patient history should be provided to the physician before the treatment.Avoid changes sudden postures which may decrease blood pressure.It cause severe contipation so take laxative along with it.
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