Naltima 50 mg Naltima-50 Tablet is used along with counseling and social support to help patients who are dependent on alcohol to abstain from drinking alcoholic drinks. It is not effective if the consumption of alcohol or other substances of abuse is continued. It is also used to treat opioid dependence or opioid addiction. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age. Side effects Major & minor side effects for Naltima-50 Tablet Abdominal or stomach pain Headache Nausea or Vomiting Unsual tiredness Joint or muscle pain Skin rash Constipation Sore throat Dizziness Increased thirst Loss of appetite Frequent urination Depression Shortness of breath Weight gain Swelling of the face, feet or lower legs Chest pain Uses of Naltima-50 Tablet What is it prescribed for? Alcohol dependence This medicine is used for the maintenance of abstinence from alcohol in patients with alcohol dependence. It is especially effective when combined with counseling as well as social and psychological support. Opioid dependance When not to use? Allergy This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Naltrexone or any other ingredients present along with it. Severe liver impairment This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Severe renal impairment This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Warnings Warnings for special population Pregnancy This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine. Breast-feeding This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking/receiving this medicine. General warnings Use in children This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. Kidney impairment This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment. Liver impairment This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired liver function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment. Depression and suicidal tendencies This medicine should be used with caution due to the increased risk of depression and suicidal tendencies. This risk is especially higher in young patients. Patients should be closely monitored for any change in mood or behavior. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition. Opioid analgesics This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving opioid analgesics, currently physiologically opioid dependent and who are in acute opioid withdrawal. Driving or operating machinery Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It may also affect thinking, decision making, and coordination. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine. Dosage Missed Dose Tablet: The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Injection: Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. However, it is advised to contact the doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine. Overdose Tablet: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected. Interactions All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine. Interaction with Alcohol Description N/A Instructions Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of liver damage. Report any adverse effects such as joint pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising, etc. to the doctor on priority. Interaction with Medicine Leflunomide Hydrocodone Droperidol Codeine Clarithromycin Disease interactions Liver Disease This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment. Kidney Disease This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment. Food interactions Information not available. Lab interactions Information not available. This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking. General Instructions Tablet: Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Injection: This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
