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Wellnok N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Wellnok N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Wellnok N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Wellnok N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Wellnok N

Buprenorphine(2mg)

Uses

Buprenorphine is used for moderate to severe pain and opioid dependence.

How it works

Buprenorphine is a opioid partial agonist. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Common side effects

Weakness, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating, Back pain, Blurred vision, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Abdominal pain, Confusion, Withdrawal syndrome, Infection, Vertigo, Inflammation of the nose, Chills, Flu-like symptoms, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Hypoventilation, Constriction of pupil, Teary eyes, Vasodilation, Fever, Dyspepsia, Serotonin syndrome, Adrenal insufficiency, Anaphylactic reaction, Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug dependence, Slurred speech, Double vision, Abnormal vision, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Urinary retention, Hallucination
Naloxone(0.5mg)

Uses

Naloxone is used in the treatment of opioid toxicity.

How it works

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist. Opioid medicines are strong painkillers, which in high doses can cause life-threatening side effects such as difficulty in breathing. Naloxone works by blocking the effects of opioids leading to reversal of these side effects.

Common side effects

Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), High blood pressure, Withdrawal symptoms, Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, Encephalopathy, Convulsion, Hallucination, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Coma

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Expert advice FOR Wellnok N

  • Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
  • To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Buprenorphine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
  • Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
  • Do not stop taking Buprenorphine without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for liver function while taking this medicine.

Frequently asked questions FOR Wellnok N

Buprenorphine

Q. Is Buprenorphine an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?
Buprenorphine belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction
Q. Does Buprenorphine block opiates?
Yes. Buprenorphine block opiates
Q. Can Buprenorphine cause depression?
Buprenorphine is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.

Naloxone

Q. Is naloxone a controlled substance?
No. Naloxone is not a controlled substance
Q. Is naloxone addictive?
No. Naloxone is not addictive
Q. Is naloxone water soluble?
Yes. Naloxone is soluble in water
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Q. Is naloxone absorbed orally?
Yes. Naloxone is relatively well absorbed after oral administration. However, it undergoes extensive first-pass metabolism, making this route of delivery ineffective
Q. Is naloxone in subutex?
No. Naloxone is not present in subutex
Q. Does naloxone block tramadol?
No. naloxone does not block tramadol
Q. Does naloxone cause constipation?
No. Naloxone does not cause constipation
Q. Does naloxone reverse methadone?
Yes. Naloxone reverses the effects of methadone
Q. Does naloxone reverse ketamine?
No. Naloxone does not reverse the effect of ketamine as it is an anaesthetic agent
Q. Does naloxone block buprenorphine?
Naloxone does not block buprenorphine if it is taken in pill form, but when injected or snorted it will.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)