Addtrex 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Addtrex 50 MG Description
Addtrex tablet is a prescription medication. It has a single active ingredient, Naltrexone. Uses of Addtrex tablets include managing symptoms of patients dependent on opioid pain relievers and alcoho
l addiction. Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects of Addtrex tablets. Patients should not be actively drinking alcohol while taking this medication. Many people can become physically and cognitively dependent on opioid or narcotic pain relievers when they use them for a long time. It is most intense if they have a history of substance abuse. It also helps manage the withdrawal effects of alcohol addiction. The mode of action of Addtrex tablets is to lower the effect of opioid medicines and lower the euphoric effects of alcohol by blocking certain receptors. Note that this medicine does not cause tolerance or have dependency issues. Follow your doctor’s directions for using Addtrex tablets. Patients should be monitored for developing any suicidal thoughts. In most cases, doctors will suggest taking these tablets are for at least 12 weeks. It may vary depending on the condition of the patient.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Naltrexone(50.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Opioid/narcotic medication dependency, Alcohol dependency |
| Side effects | Vomiting, Sweating, Muscle cramps, Dizziness or syncope, Somnolence or sedation, Decreased appetite, Other appetite disorders |
| Therapy | DEADDICTION |
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Uses of Addtrex 50 MG
- As per USFDA and CDSCO, the Addtrex tablet is used in the following conditions.
- Treatment for preventing relapse of narcotic/opioid pain reliever dependency, once these medicines are flushed from the body
- Treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who can abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting
Contraindications of Addtrex 50 MG
- It can have the following contraindications:
- If you are known to have an allergic reaction to any component of Addtrex tablets
- If you have conditions that affect liver functioning
- If you have severe central nervous system depression (slow and steady decline of respiration)
- If you are suffering from obstructive respiratory issues such as asthma
- If you have symptoms of pneumonia
- If you notice having sudden depression, suicidal thoughts and tendencies
- If you have low white blood cells or bleeding disorder
- If you have been in shock, with not enough blood to pump to all parts of the body
Side effects of Addtrex 50 MG
- Side effects of the Addtrex table include the following:
- Vomiting
- Sweating
- Muscle cramps
- Dizziness or syncope
- Somnolence or sedation
- Decreased appetite or other appetite disorders
Precautions and Warnings of Addtrex 50 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take an Addtrex tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Pregnant women should consult with their doctor before taking the Addtrex tablet. Limited information is available;e on the safety of this medicine in pregnant women and foetuses. Consult a doctor before consumption.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take an Addtrex tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
If you are a breastfeeding woman, you should consult your doctor before using the Addtrex tablet. There is limited data available that indicate that Naltrexone is excreted into breastmilk in small amounts. If Naltrexone is required by the mother, it is not a reason to stop nursing.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken an Addtrex tablet?
A:
No. Driving is not recommended after taking the Addtrex tablet as this medicine can cause side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, lightheadedness, etc. These can affect the ability to focus while driving and thereby threaten both the driver and others around.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with an Addtrex tablet?
A:
Do not consume alcohol with an Addtrex tablet. These tablets will reduce the effects of alcohol, such as a euphoric state or buzz. This can encourage patients to drink less alcohol, especially in patients with alcohol dependency.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are over 65 years; the dose should be carefully monitored to prevent side effects like difficulty in breathing.
- You have kidney or liver disease.
- You have low blood pressure, and this medication can lower it further.
- You have intestinal obstruction like constipation.
- You have a surgical or dental procedure planned.
- You are taking Ayurvedic or herbal medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor first to avoid any interactions leading to severe side effects.
Mode of Action of Addtrex 50 MG
How Does It Work?
Addtrex tablets contain Naltrexone as their only active ingredient. It is an opioid agonist medication that acts on the same receptors as opioid or narcotic medicines. Naltrexone works by attaching to the mu-opioid receptor, which results in receptors being unavailable for other medicines like opioids to bind them. Hence, opioid treatment does not work.
It is also known to reduce the euphoric effects of alcohol in alcohol dependence....
Directions for Use of Addtrex 50 MG
- Take the Addtrex tablet in the advised dose and duration.
- Do not take more than a single tablet at one time without informing the doctor, as this can lead to an overdose.
- Take it soon after opening the pack.
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of water; do not chew.
- Take this medication on time.
- Take Addtrex tablets with or without consuming food.
- Check the expiration date before consuming the Addtrex tablet.
- Talk to your doctor if you want to give it to a child under 17 years.
Interactions of Addtrex 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor if you take any opioid (narcotic) medications or substances, including methadone and medicines for diarrhoea, cough, pain, etc. Your doctor will ask you not to take Addtrex tablets if you have taken any of them in the past 7 to 10 days....
- Do not take any opioids or street substances during your treatment with Addtrex tablets. It blocks the effects of opioid medication. If you use higher amounts of opioids during the treatment with Addtrex tablets, it may lead to serious injury, unconscious state/coma or death....
- Tell your doctor if you are using disulfiram (Antabuse) and thioridazine. Change in dose is required.
Interactions with food items
- No information is available on food interactions with this Addtrex medicine. You can take Addtrex tablets with or without food. The medicine can also be taken with antacids in case of a stomach upset.
Storage and disposal of Addtrex 50 MG
Store Addtrex tablets in dry conditions and at room temperature. Keep this medicine away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight and humid conditions. Keep Addtrex tablets away from children and pets.
Dispose of the tablet's packaging carefully. Do not take the medicine if the package is already open or damaged. Check the expiration date before taking the Addrex tablets. Do not use the tablets if they have passed the expiration date....
Dosage of Addtrex 50 MG
Overdose
Addtrex tablet overdose can cause blurred vision, hallucinations, tinnitus or ringing in the ears, nausea, decreased appetite, fast heartbeat, skin rash and breathing difficulties. In the case of a Naltrexone tablet overdose, seek immediate medical treatment from the nearest medical centre....
Missed a Dose
If you have forgot taking a single dose of the Addtrex tablet, take it as soon as you recall. However, if it is time for the next dose of this tablet, then skip the missed one and continue with the current dose on schedule. Do not take both tablets, as this can lead to an overdose. Consult your doctor in case of confusion about the dosage....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take the Addtrex tablets if I have a liver condition?
A: Addrex tablets may cause liver damage if you take them in large doses. However, it does not cause liver damage in recommended doses. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any liver disease. Stop taking these tablets if you experience any liver-related symptoms, such as tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of your stomach, or jaundice (yellowing of eyes and skin) and call your doctor immediately.
Q: Can I use an Addtrex tablet with pain relievers other than opioid medications?
- Consult a doctor before taking other medications. Other pain relievers such as NSAIDS (acetaminophen, diclofenac, etc.) can be given if you are in pain. But these medicines in higher doses can increase the risk of liver damage. Hence, the dose should be carefully monitored....
Q: Can I take an Addtrex tablet with cold or allergy medicines?
- Most cold and allergy medicines contain opioid-related ingredients. When combined with an Addtrex tablet, these medicines do not work. Hence, consult your doctor for appropriate treatment and do not use them without informing your doctor....
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Product Details
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ADDTREX
Expires on or After
22/02/2025
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