Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet 20's

Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet is used to treat opioid addiction (narcotics) like morphine, heroin, etc. It is also used to treat, prevent and treat moderate to severe pain. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behaviour and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication.

Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet contains 'Buprenorphine', an opioid partial agonist-antagonists that prevent withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It has been approved for the treatment of narcotic-use disorders. A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone is prescribed for use in the treatment of opioid dependence. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain and helps in relieving pain.

Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet should be used as prescribed by your doctor. The dose will be decided based on your medical condition. This medicine may cause certain side effects, in drowsiness, dry mouth, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness or tiredness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Do not take Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet is a habit-forming drug, and hence, there is a risk of dependence on Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet . Therefore, before stopping Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet , contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors or general unwell feeling. Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet may decrease fertility in men and women. Inform your doctor if you have respiratory disorders, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease before starting treatment with Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet . Avoid consuming alcohol along with Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

The Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet contains Buprenorphine as a substitution (replacement) treatment in patients addicted to opioid drugs (heroin, morphine, etc.). It prevents or reduces the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms experienced when addicts stop using opioid drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain and helps in relieving pain. Compared to other opioid analgesics like methadone, Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet has the advantage of having less sedation (sleepiness), decreased respiratory depression, decreased risk of diversion, fewer withdrawal symptoms and lower risk of toxicity at higher doses.

• Weakness
• Anxiety
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Orthostatic hypotension (a sudden dip of blood pressure on standing)
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sweating

Please do not stop taking Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet suddenly, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. If you are known to be allergic to Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.  Do not take Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.  Avoid consuming alcohol with Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects. Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (antidepressants) in the past 14 days, as a dangerous drug interaction could occur. Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet should be taken with extreme caution in patients who have a history of alcoholism or drug abuse. Inform your doctor if you have severe breathing problems, asthma, delirium tremens (confusion and shaking after stopping drinking alcohol), hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not there), kidney or liver problems, head injury or brain disease, low blood pressure, urinary disorders (especially linked to enlarged prostate), thyroid problems, adrenocortical disorder (Addison’s disease), depression or other conditions that are treated with antidepressants.

• Do regular exercise such as swimming or walking.
• Drink plenty of water while taking Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet to avoid dry mouth.
• Maintain a fibre-rich diet and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to avoid constipation while taking Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet .
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and quit smoking.