Dolophine (Methadone) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Dolophine Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Dolophine (methadone) is an oral and injectable opioid used for treatment of pain and opioid or heroin addiction. Common adverse effects of Dolophine include lightheadedness, vomiting, dizziness, sedation, and sweating. Dolophine can be abused and causes withdrawal symptoms. A generic formulation is available.

Rifadin (rifampin), Tegretol (carbamazepine), and Dilantin (phenytoin) may decrease blood levels of Dolophine. Vfend (voriconazole) may increase serum concentrations of Dolophine. Dolophine has not been adequately evaluated in pregnant women. Children of women treated with Dolophine during pregnancy have exhibited mild but persistent deficits in performance on psychometric and behavioral tests. They may also exhibit withdrawal symptoms. Dolophine is secreted into breast milk.

Our Dolophine Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and disease and conditions.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Dolophine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

DOLOPHINE® HYDROCHLORIDE
(Methadone Hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

For the treatment of moderate to severe pain not responsive to non-narcotic analgesics.
For detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs).
For maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services.

Note

Outpatient maintenance and outpatient detoxification treatment may be provided only by Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) certified by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admi...

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What is Dolophine Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Dolophine Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shallow breathing;
hallucinations or confusion;
chest pain, dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat; or
trouble breathing, feeling light-headed, or fainting.

Less serious side effects may include:

feeling anxious, nervous, or restless;
sleep problems ...

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What is Dolophine Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Dolophine Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Methadone belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

This medication is also used to treat addiction to narcotic drugs (such as heroin) as part of an approved treatment program. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other narcotic drugs.

HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using methadone and each time you get a ...

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