Addtrex Tablet
Addtrex Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Continue taking the medicine for as long as the doctor has prescribed it. DO not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the full course.
Addtrex Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Addtrex Tablet is used in the treatment of opioid dependence and alcohol addiction. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that Some people may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces the craving and helps you stay away from them.
Addtrex Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Continue taking the medicine for as long as the doctor has prescribed it. DO not stop taking the medicine until you have finished the full course.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, nervousness, anxiety, sleep disorders, restlessness, abdominal pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and weakness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking the medicine as you may feel dizzy or tired.
03Uses
Opioid dependence
Alcohol addiction
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. Addtrex Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Addtrex Tablet is an opioid antagonist. It works by blocking the euphoric feelings (highs) that you may experience after taking opiates and alcohol. This reduces craving and helps you remain off of them.
06Benefits
In Opioid 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. Addtrex Tablet helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.
In Alcohol addiction
Addtrex Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. Addtrex Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction. show moreshow less
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
Sleep disorder
Restlessness
Nervousness
Anxiety
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Weakness
Vomiting
Headache
Muscle pain
Joint pain
08Safety Information
Alcohol:SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Addtrex Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Addtrex 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:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Addtrex Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Addtrex Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Addtrex Tablet may make you feel tired or dizzy. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:CAUTION
Addtrex Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Addtrex Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Addtrex Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Addtrex Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
09Drug Tips
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Do not consume opioid derivatives while on this treatment.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Addtrex Tablet affects you.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
References
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