The following information is a summary about Depade. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
What is naltrexone oral?
Naltrexone oral is an special narcotic drug that blocks the effects of other narcotic
medicines and alcohol.
Naltrexone oral is used to treat narcotic drug or alcohol addiction..
Naltrexone oral may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
What is the most important information I should know about naltrexone
oral?
Your doctor may recommend that naltrexone oral be given to you by a family member or
other caregiver. This is to make sure you are using the medicine as it was prescribed as part of
your treatment.
Do not use narcotic drugs or alcohol while taking naltrexone oral. Never try to
overcome the effects of the medication by taking large doses of narcotic drugs or alcohol. Doing
so could result in dangerous effects, including coma and death. Ask your doctor before using any
prescription or over-the-counter medicine to treat a cold, cough, diarrhea, or pain while taking
naltrexone oral. These medicines may contain narcotics or alcohol.
Naltrexone oral can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are using
naltrexone, in case of emergency. Any doctor, dentist, or emergency medical care provider who
treats you should know that you are using this medication.
Additional forms of counseling and/or monitoring may be recommended during treatment
with naltrexone oral.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using naltrexone
oral?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to naltrexone, or if you have:
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an addiction to narcotics;
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a history of alcohol or narcotic drug use within the past
7-10 days; or
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drug or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Before taking naltrexone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any
drugs, or if you have:
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kidney disease;
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liver disease; or
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a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia (if you are
using naltrexone oral injection).
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
naltrexone oral or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether naltrexone oral passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
How should I use naltrexone oral?
Use naltrexone oral exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in
larger amounts or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your
prescription label.
Take the naltrexone oral tablet with a full glass of water.
You may take the naltrexone oral tablet with food to decrease stomach upset.
It is important to take naltrexone oral regularly to get the most benefit.
Your doctor may recommend that naltrexone oral be given to you by a family member or
other caregiver. This is to make sure you are using the medicine as it was prescribed as part of
your treatment.
Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are using
naltrexone, in case of emergency. Any doctor, dentist, or emergency medical care provider who
treats you should know that you are using this medication.
Additional forms of counseling and/or monitoring may be recommended during treatment
with naltrexone oral.
Store naltrexone oral tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take
extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Symptoms of a naltrexone overdose may include nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, or
seizure (convulsions).
What should I avoid while using naltrexone oral?
Naltrexone oral can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Do not use narcotic drugs or alcohol while taking naltrexone oral. Never try to
overcome the effects of the medication by taking large doses of narcotic drugs or alcohol. Doing
so could result in dangerous effects, including coma and death. Ask your doctor before using any
prescription or over-the-counter medicine to treat a cold, cough, diarrhea, or pain while taking
naltrexone oral. These medicines may contain narcotics or alcohol.
Naltrexone oral side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using naltrexone oral and call your doctor at once if you have any of these
serious side effects:
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blurred vision or eye problems;
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fast heartbeat;
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mood changes, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things),
confusion, thoughts of hurting yourself;
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nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark
urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
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ear pain, ringing in your ears;
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skin rash or itching; or
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wheezing, difficulty breathing.
Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue using
naltrexone oral and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
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feeling anxious, nervous, restless, or irritable;
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feeling light-headed, fainting;
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increased thirst;
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muscle or joint aches;
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weakness or tiredness;
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sleep problems (insomnia); or
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decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an
orgasm.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect naltrexone oral?
The pain-relieving effects of any narcotic pain medications you use will be blocked if you
use them during your treatment with naltrexone oral. Harmful side effects could also occur.
Before using naltrexone, tell your doctor if you use any of the following drugs:
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buprenorphine (Buprenex, Subutex);
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butorphanol (Stadol);
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codeine (Tylenol with codeine);
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hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin);
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dezocine (Dalgan);
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hydromorphone (Dilaudid);
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levorphanol (Levo-Dromoran);
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meperidine (Demerol);
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methadone (Dolophine, Methadose);
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morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Roxanol);
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nalbuphine (Nubain);
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nalmefene (Revex);
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naloxone (Narcan);
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oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone, Percocet);
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oxymorphone (Numorphan); or
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propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet).
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect naltrexone oral.
Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This
includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start
using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has additional information about naltrexone oral written for health
professionals that you may read.
What does my medication look like?
Naltrexone oral is available with a prescription under the brand name ReVia. Other brand
or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about
this medication, especially if it is new to you.
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
