Levomethadyl Acetate Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Levomethadyl Acetate, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

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Generic Name : Levomethadyl Acetate

Pronunciation : lee-voe-METH-a-dil

ICD Code : Y52.2 Therapeutic Classification : Antiarrhythmics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Levomethadyl Acetate

International :

Orlaam

Overview of Levomethadyl Acetate

Note: Withdrawn from the U.S. market.

Why is Levomethadyl Acetate Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for opiate addiction.

When should Levomethadyl Acetate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with known or suspected QT prolongation, electrolyte imbalance, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Levomethadyl Acetate?

Adults- The recommended dose or initial patients 20 and 40 milligrams (mg).
Maintenance: 60 to 90mg, 3 times a week.

How should Levomethadyl Acetate be taken?

It comes as a solution to take by mouth, as directed by your physician.

What are the warnings and precautions for Levomethadyl Acetate?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with asthma, emphysema, or other chronic lung disease, head injury, Crohn's disease, enlarged prostate, gallstones, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, underactive thyroid, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

What are the side effects of Levomethadyl Acetate?

General - Increased tears, runny nose, sneezing, yawning, perspiration, gooseflesh, fever, chilliness alternating with flushing.
Central Nervous System - Restlessness, irritability, insomnia, weakness, anxiety, depression, tremors.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal cramps, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Miscellaneous - Dilated pupils, fast heart rate, and body aches.