Addnok 0.2mg Tablet
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet is only prescribed to individuals who are at least 16 years of age or above. It may be habit-forming and should be taken only as directed by your doctor. The medicine may be a part of your treatment which could include receiving social and psychological support.
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet is used to treat opioid (morphine) dependence. It helps to prevent withdrawal symptoms that may be caused due to the withdrawal of other opioids. This may be part of a complete treatment program that also includes counseling and lifestyle changes.
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet is only prescribed to individuals who are at least 16 years of age or above. It may be habit-forming and should be taken only as directed by your doctor. The medicine may be a part of your treatment which could include receiving social and psychological support.
It can be taken with or without food. You should continue taking this medicine regularly until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include weakness, drug withdrawal syndrome, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, headache, sleepiness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
03Uses
Opioid (Morphine) dependence
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Addnok 0.2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet is an opioid partial agonist. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs.
06Benefits
In Opioid (Morphine) dependence
Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, the body may become dependent on them and cause withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to stop taking them. Addnok 0.2mg Tablet helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Abdominal pain
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Dizziness
Nervousness
Anxiety
Drug withdrawal syndrome
Weakness
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Addnok 0.2mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Addnok 0.2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Addnok 0.2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Addnok 0.2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Addnok 0.2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.
09Drug Tips
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Addnok 0.2mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
Do not stop taking Addnok 0.2mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for liver function while taking this medicine.
References
Sources and references
Schumacher MA, Basbaum AI, Way WL. Opioids Analgesics & Antagonists. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 546-47.
Yaksh TL, WallaceIn MS. Opioids, Analgesia, and Pain Management. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 510.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 165-67.
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