Lodonak 1.5mg Capsule (Naltrexone)

Intas Pharmaceutical Ltd manufactures these Capsules. It is a composition of Naltrexone. Moreover, it is used as a prevention method in case of drug abuse. It also has a unique role in alcohol addiction. This is not an over the counter drug, and one has to have a prescription to buy this drug. Any addiction to opioid drugs, this medicine is used as an antagonist to treat it. It helps in various ways to reduce the feeling of the “need” of the medicines thereby decreasing the addiction step by step.

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Each pill has an active ingredient called Naltrexone Hydrochloride. It is a pure opioid antagonist. It blocks the impact of opioids by competitive binding at the opioid receptors. Hence, administered with other opiate drugs, Naltrexone can nullify the effects of those opioid drugs which includes euphoria among others. Since it competitively binds at the opioid receptors, in case of patients with long history of drug abuse, this drug can play a unique role as this competitive binding can prohibit the effect of the opioid medications. The proper information about how long does it last is printed on the Capsule box or the Capsule strip.

This medicine is primarily used in the battle against addiction where the patient has a strong urge for the intake of opioid drugs. In case of drug abuse, the Lodonak (Naltrexone) 1.50mg pill is used as the prevention method where it reduces the call of the patients to the intake of the drugs. It enables the brain, to stop the effect of the opioid drugs which includes extreme relaxation and other emotions which don't result in the natural flow of the body. Thereby, the patient also develops the strength to cope with the temptation of the opioid drugs which will reduce day by day. It also has a unique role in alcohol addiction where similarly it reduces the urge of the intake of alcohol. Though the actual mechanism by which Naltrexone Capsules works against alcohol addiction is still under research, it has been found that this Capsule, as in case of narcotic drugs do reduce the dependency which in turn helps the process in rehabilitation.

The dosage will vary from human to human and also will depend upon the level of addiction that the patient is suffering from. Hence you shouldn’t calculate the dosage by yourself and should consult with the doctor so that an accurate dose could be administered.

For patients suffering from alcoholism, on average, the dosage is 50 milligrams once a day for adults. For narcotic addiction, the dosage will vary. For example, the first could be 25mg and then another 25 mg after an hour after which it will become 300-350 mg per week. These dosages could be divided into various parts depending upon the patient. For example, it could be a 1.50mg tab per day or the doctor could take into consideration of the other aspects of the patients and then calculate the dosage accordingly.

Missed Dose

this medicine take it as possible as. However, this shouldn’t be a regular occurrence. If it is happening rather frequently, then instead of making a double dosage, you should skip one and continue with the regular schedule as an overdose may give undesirable results.

OverDose

In case of overdosing on this drug, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Utmost care has been taken while preparing, so it is unlikely that side effects will occur but do consult with the doctors if the any symptoms occur. As per the expert’s review, there are a few side effects of these Capsules. They are as follows

Minor side effect

Minor side effects of this medication are as follows

• Weak breathing
• Dizziness
• a persistent cough
• Depression
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• A headache
• Weakness
• Injection site redness

Major side effect

Major side effects of this medication are as follows

• Insomnia may happen in some cases
• Liver problems
• Dark urine and yellowish tinge in the skin or the eyes

General Instructions/warnings

If you are pregnant, then you should consult with the doctors about the usage of this medication during pregnancy. There are risks involved in the taking of a generic drug of Naltrexone Capsules while in pregnancy so an in-depth evaluation is needed to check whether the medication could be continuing while you are going through pregnancy period.

If you are breastfeeding, then consult with the doctors enquiring whether the medication of Lodonak (Naltrexone) 1.50mg tab could be continued or not. Naltrexone components are found in the breast milk so you shouldn’t keep taking it while breastfeeding without proper medical supervision.

When Not to Use?

Do not use any narcotics while you are using this tabs. It could lead to serious injury, damage if high doses of narcotics are taken along with the Capsule.

If you are an alcoholic and continuing the consumption of alcohol, you shouldn’t take this pills. Inform the doctor about the alcohol addiction, and the doctor will decide the future course along with the required dosage.

Do not drive unless you are feeling good. Lodonak (Naltrexone) 1.50mg pill may make you feel tired or dizzy. This may affect your driving ability.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This Capsule is not safe to use during pregnancy. There is evidence of fatal results on the unborn baby while using the drug during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

One must also be cautious in the premenopausal, pregnant or breastfeeding phases whether any adverse reactions are developing or not.

Some of the most commonly available substitutes for this Capsules are the generic sildenafil nitrate based like

• Nodict 1.50mg Capsule
• Nalcon 1.50mg Capsule

Is it safe to drive while under medication of Lodonak (Naltrexone) Capsules?

Since sometimes the side effects such as drowsiness have seen in some patients, hence patients while taking medicine shouldn’t drive.

Is there any pregnancy warning?

There are risks involved while taking this pill while going through pregnancy. You need to consult with the doctors for a proper evaluation of the state of the body along with calculation of dosage to continue.

Does this affect kidney function?

In most cases, this medicine hasn’t been found to cause any disruption in case of renal functions. However, if you have renal system issues, consult with the doctors before taking medicine.

Is it safe with alcohol?

the pill shouldn’t be continued if alcohol or other narcotic drugs are under consumption to avoid any undesirable effects.