Methadone 40mg
Methadone Hydrochloride (or Methadone HCl)
Methadone 40 mg is a high-dose, long-acting synthetic opioid used strictly for the detoxification and maintenance treatment of opioid addiction.
- Dosage Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 40mg
- Pack Size
- bottles of 100 tablets, or 25-tablet counts
- Manufacturer
- Pharmos Research
Description
Methadone 40 mg is a high-dose, long-acting synthetic opioid used strictly for the detoxification and maintenance treatment of opioid addiction. It is not FDA-approved for managing chronic pain. Because of its high potency and abuse risk, this specific dosage is strictly regulated and distribution is limited exclusively to authorized treatment facilities and hospitals. Key Characteristics of Methadone 40 mgFormulation: Typically supplied as a dispersible tablet (often called a diskette or wafer) designed to be dissolved in liquid before swallowing.Mechanism: It acts as a full mu-opioid agonist and NMDA receptor antagonist. It works by occupying the same receptors as drugs like heroin or prescription painkillers, which prevents withdrawal symptoms and relieves drug cravings for 24 hours or longer without producing the same intense "high