QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TAB

Overview

QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TAB is a Schedule H1 drug.

QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TAB is composed of: BUPRENORPHINE (2.0 MG), NALOXONE (0.5 MG)

Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.Buprenorphine implant (placed under the skin) is used to treat opioid addiction in certain people whose addiction has already been controlled with other forms of buprenorphine. The implant is for adults and teenagers who are at least 16 years old.Buprenorphine is used in moderate to severe pain and opioid dependence.Buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist-antagonists. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs.Buprenorphine belongs to a group of drugs called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which help to relieve pain by binding to certain opioid receptors in the body. It treats dependence because it produces similar effects to opioids.

Naloxone blocks or reverses the effects of opioid medication, including extreme drowsiness, slowed breathing, or loss of consciousness. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Naloxone is a prescription medication used to treat opioid overdose. Naloxone is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Common side effects of naloxone include opioid withdrawal (if patient is dependent), low or high blood pressure, and injection site reactions.

Usage

BUPRENORPHINE is generally used to treat: Addiction

NALOXONE is generally used to treat: Opioid Overdose

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TAB and its Constituents



  • Do not take buprenorphine if you are allergic to buprenorphine or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take buprenorphine if you have serious breathing problems; head injuries or brain disease; enlarged prostate gland; difficulties in passing urine; low blood pressure.
  •  Do not take buprenorphine if you are intoxicated due to alcohol or have delirium tremens (sudden and severe mental changes including tremors and hallucinations due to alcohol withdrawal).
  •  Do not drive a car or operate machinery as it is known to cause drowsiness.

  •  Taking buprenorphine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness especially when you get up too quickly from a lying position. Therefore, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
  • Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.

  • Before using naloxone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack).
  • Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
  • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may cause opioid withdrawal in an unborn baby whose mother has been regularly taking an opioid. The doctor will carefully monitor both the pregnant woman and the unborn baby after this medication is given.
  • It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. However, it is unlikely to harm a nursing infant.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BUPRENORPHINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BUPRENORPHINE : Diarrhoea, Constipation, Anxiety, Orthostatic Hypotension, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Nausea, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Face Discoloration, Neck Discoloration
NALOXONE : Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Arrest, Hypoxia, Depression, Shortness Of Breath, Nausea, Vomit, Body Excessive Sweating, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Agitation

Serious Side-Effects

BUPRENORPHINE : Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, Back Pain, Chills, Cough, Fever, Head Headache, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Sleeping, Sneezing, Vomit

Disease Interactions

NALOXONE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Sepsis, Hypotension, Hypertension, Tachycardia

Technical Classification

BUPRENORPHINE is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
NALOXONE is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives for QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TABINR 275 for 10 TABLETSBUPRENORPHINE 2.0 MG, NALOXONE 0.5 MG