Methadone Hydrochloride
Methadone Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Methadone Hydrochloride; Generic name: METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc.
| Brand name | Methadone Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Methadone Hydrochloride Injection is indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release/long-acting opioid formulations, (see WARNINGS ) reserve Methadone Hydrochloride Injection for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., nonopioid analgesics or immediate-release opioids) are ineffective, not tolerated, or |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Important General Information Consider the following important factors that differentiate methadone from other opioids: The peak respiratory depressant effect of methadone occurs later and persists longer than its peak pharmacologic effect. A high degree of opioid tolerance does not eliminate the possibility of methadone overdose, iatrogenic or otherwise. Deaths have been reported during conversion to methadone from chronic, high-dose treatment with other opioid agonist |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Addiction, Abuse and Misuse Methadone Hydrochloride Injection contains methadone, a Schedule II controlled substance. As an opioid, Methadone Hydrochloride Injection exposes users to the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse. Although the risk of addiction in any individual is unknown, it can occur in patients appropriately prescribed Methadone Hydrochloride Injection. Addiction can occur at recommended doses and if the drug is misused or abused. Assess each patient's risk for opioid ad |
| Active ingredient(s) | METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13541167-95f4-4cb9-9d7d-3c1aced5c5f6 |