Methadone Pharmacy

Methadone is a long-acting opioid medication used primarily in the treatment of opioid addiction and for pain management. It works by acting on the brain's opioid receptors, reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings for opioids such as heroin, morphine, and other narcotics, while also helping to manage pain.

Opioid Addiction Treatment:

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Methadone is part of a comprehensive treatment program for opioid dependence, helping patients to stop using opioids while minimizing withdrawal symptoms and cravings. It is typically administered in a controlled clinical setting.

Chronic Pain Relief:

Methadone is used to manage moderate to severe chronic pain, particularly when other pain relievers have proven ineffective. Due to its long duration of action, it is sometimes prescribed for patients with cancer-related or severe chronic pain.

Respiratory Depression: Methadone can slow breathing, especially when taken in high doses or combined with other central nervous system depressants.

QT Prolongation: Methadone can affect the electrical activity of the heart, leading to a potentially dangerous condition called QT prolongation, which can result in arrhythmias.

Dependence and Addiction: While methadone is used to treat opioid addiction, it is also an opioid and can lead to dependence if not taken as prescribed.

Avoid Alcohol: Alcohol and methadone both depress the central nervous system and can increase the risk of severe side effects, including respiratory failure.

Drug Interactions: Methadone can interact with other medications, including benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and some antibiotics, leading to harmful side effects or reduced efficacy.

Not for Short-Term Pain Relief: Methadone's long-acting nature means it’s not typically used for short-term pain, as the effects can last longer than necessary and increase the risk of side effects.

METHADONE - 10 Mg

$303.00

METHADONE - 10 Mg

$276.00