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Methadone Hydrochloride
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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Methadone Hydrochloride Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
- 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 Adm...
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What is Methadone Hydrochloride 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.
Methadone Hydrochloride 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 Methadone Hydrochloride Patient Information?
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