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Addtrex 50mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

NALTREXONE-50MG

Uses:

Treatment of Alcohol dependence and opioid dependence

Medicinal Benefits:

Addtrex 50mg Tablet contains naltrexone. It belongs to the class of medications called 'opioid-antagonist' used to treat alcohol dependence (chronic alcoholism) and opioid dependence. It works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids. Still, it is used along with counselling and social support to help patients dependent on alcohol abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks.

FAQs

Addtrex 50mg Tablet is used to treat alcohol dependence (chronic alcoholism) and opioid dependence.

Addtrex 50mg Tablet works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids, but it is used along with counselling and social support to help patients who are dependent on alcohol abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks.

No, Addtrex 50mg Tablet should not be used with an opioid analgesic, as it may cause serious adverse effects of the drug. If you have any concerns, please discuss them with your doctor.

Before taking the Addtrex 50mg Tablet , inform your doctor about your medical conditions (particularly hepatitis or liver failure), allergic reactions, and medications you are already taking (especially opioid analgesics). Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Using Addtrex 50mg Tablet in any individual who has failed the naloxone challenge test or has a positive urine screen for opioids is contradicted.

Addtrex 50mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness or sedation, anorexia (eating disorder), decreased appetite, insomnia, and toothache. If the side effects persist or worsen, speak with a doctor.

Addtrex 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. So, inform your doctor if have liver impairment. Regular monitoring of liver function is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Addtrex 50mg Tablet can be taken with pain relievers other than opioid medications if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor before taking painkillers/any other medications with Addtrex 50mg Tablet .

Addtrex 50mg Tablet cough and cold medicines, thereby, you may not benefit from these medicines. Consult a doctor before taking Addtrex 50mg Tablet with cold, cough or allergy medicines.

You are advised to take Addtrex 50mg Tablet only for the duration prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the duration of treatment.

Addtrex 50mg Tablet may not make you high. It might cause sedation, drowsiness, and dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving, operating machinery or doing things that require alertness.

Yes, Addtrex 50mg Tablet decreases cravings and urge to use opioids by blocking the action of opioid receptors.