Orlaam - Levomethadyl - Oral Liquid Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Orlaam.
• Orlaam
• lee-voh-METH-uh-dill

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, including.

Possible Side Effects

• Stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, and headache may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop.

Warning

• Taking levamethadyl more often than prescribed can lead to drug accumulation and a fatal overdose.
• Do not take this medication daily unless your doctor is monitoring you very carefully.
• This medication does not take effect immediately.
• If combined with mind-altering substances (including alcohol), a fatal overdose may occur even after this medication is stopped.
• Serious, even fatal heart problems (QTc interval prolongation) have occurred in patients taking this medication.
• This medicine should be used only when treatment with other drugs have failed.
• A heart test (EKG) should be performed before and periodically during treatment to check for abnormalities (QTc interval prolongation).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Orlaam Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication is only used as part of a comprehensive treatment program approved by federal and state authorities and the Drug Enforcement Agency.
• This medication is not permitted by regulation for take-home use.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, EKG) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress.

Orlaam Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature protected from sunlight.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• It is important that each dose be taken on schedule.
• If you miss a dose, contact your doctor who will establish a new dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication exactly as prescribed, usually three times a week.
• It may take several days before the full effect of this medication are felt.
• Do not increase the dose, skip doses, take it more often than directed or continue taking this for longer than prescribed.
• Be sure to follow dosing instructions closely.

Read Before Using Orlaam (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in the treatment of narcotic addiction as part of an approved program.
• This medication has been withdrawn from the U.
• S.
• market due to safety or effectiveness problems.