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Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is used to treat moderate to severe pain and opioid (morphine) dependence in patients who are also receiving medical, social, and psychological support. This medicine is not recommended for children below 16 years of age.
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should continue receiving the medicine until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weakness, drug withdrawal syndrome, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, headache, sleepiness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any respiratory disorders, problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should continue receiving the medicine until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weakness, drug withdrawal syndrome, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, headache, sleepiness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any respiratory disorders, problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Uses of Lupigesic-Old Injection
How to use Lupigesic-Old Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Lupigesic-Old Injection works
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is a opioid partial agonist that provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Breast feeding
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
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Quick tips
- Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is given as an injection by healthcare professionals only.
- 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 Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection 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 Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenanthrenes Derivatives
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Opioids- Partial agonist
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection used for?
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is used to relieve severe pain when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. This medicine is not used for minor pain or pain that only sometimes occurs. It should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or "as needed". It is also used to treat opioid use disorder.
How is Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection given?
This medicine should be injected into the skin and never into a vein. Injecting Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection into a vein or muscle could result in damage to the skin or underlying tissues, as well as a blood clot that could be fatal.
How fast Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection start to work after IV (intravenous) administration?
The analgesic (pain-relieving) effect after IV administration usually occurs within 10-30 minutes and the peak effects occur within 60 minutes.
How long the analgesic effect of Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection lasts?
The analgesic effect of Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection usually lasts for an average of six hours but the duration may vary between individuals.
After administration of Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection, I can feel a small lump under your skin. Is this normal?
Yes, you may see or feel a small lump under your skin where the medicine was injected. This could last for several weeks but the lump might eventually get smaller. Avoid rubbing or massaging the lump, or wearing tight clothing over the area. Consult your doctor if it worries you.
When should I see my doctor?
The person caring for you should seek medical help immediately if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue-colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Can I take alcohol with Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection?
This medicine may cause sleepiness or dizziness and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol and consult your doctor in case of any doubts.
I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection?
This medicine may cause a severe lowering of blood pressure, or a sudden drop in blood pressure when going from sitting to standing, especially if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor who might change your dosage.
Can Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection cause addiction?
This medicine may be addictive and cause psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms, particularly when used for long periods of time.
Can I use Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection during pregnancy?
If you use Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the medicine. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Can I use Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection while breastfeeding?
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness, and breathing problems in a breastfeeding baby. Ask your doctor in detail about all the risks.
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