Embeda
Generic Name:
Morphine, Naltrexone
Brand Names:
Embeda
Embeda Description:
Embeda is a combination of morphine and naltrexone marketed by Alpharma Pharmaceuticals LLC. The medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain when continuous pain relief is needed.
Embeda Side Effects:
The following side effects are associated with Embeda. Talk to a doctor immediately if any of the following side effects are experienced:
- Abnormal dreams
- Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- Blurred vision
- Burning, difficult or painful urination
- Chills or fever
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Decrease in frequency or volume of urination
- Decreased awareness or responsiveness
- Delusions
- Dementia
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- Drowsiness
Additional side effects are associated with Embeda.
For more information, see our Embeda side effects page.
Embeda Uses:
Embeda is used in the treatment of constant, long-term pain. Embeda belongs to a group of medications called narcotic analgesics, which are pain medicines. These medications act on the central nervous system to relieve pain.
Embeda Interactions:
Embeda use is not recommended with the following medications:
- Alfentanil
- Alphaprodine
- Brofaromine
- Clorgyline
- Codeine
- Dihydrocodeine
- Ethylmorphine
- Fentanyl
- Furazolidone
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Iproniazid
- Isocarboxazid
- Lazabemide
- Levorphanol
- Linezolid
- Meperidine
- Methadone
- Moclobemide
- Morphine
- Morphine Sulfate Liposome
- Naltrexone
- Nialamide
- Oxycodone
- Oxymorphone
- Pargyline
- Phenelzine
- Procarbazine
- Propoxyphene
- Rasagiline
- Selegiline
- Sufentanil
- Toloxatone
- Tranylcypromine
It is usually not recommended to use the following medications with Embeda, though the medications are sometimes used in tandem. If both medications are prescribed together, your doctor may alter the dose. Be sure to talk with your doctor about the risks of using Embeda with the following drugs:
- Adinazolam
- Alfentanil
- Alprazolam
- Amobarbital
- Anileridine
- Aprobarbital
- Bromazepam
- Brotizolam
- Buprenorphine
- Butabarbital
- Butalbital
- Butorphanol
- Carisoprodol
- Chloral Hydrate
- Chlordiazepoxide
- Chlorpromazine
- Chlorzoxazone
- Cimetidine
- Clobazam
- Clonazepam
- Clorazepate
- Codeine
- Dantrolene
- Dezocine
- Diazepam
- Estazolam
- Ethchlorvynol
- Fentanyl
- Flunitrazepam
- Fluphenazine
- Flurazepam
- Halazepam
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Ketazolam
- Levorphanol
- Lorazepam
- Lormetazepam
- Medazepam
- Meperidine
- Mephenesin
- Mephobarbital
- Meprobamate
- Metaxalone
- Methocarbamol
- Methohexital
- Midazolam
- Morphine
- Morphine Sulfate Liposome
- Nalbuphine
- Nitrazepam
- Nordazepam
- Opium
- Oxazepam
- Oxycodone
- Oxymorphone
- Pentazocine
- Pentobarbital
- Perphenazine
- Phenobarbital
- Prazepam
- Prochlorperazine
- Promazine
- Promethazine
- Propoxyphene
- Quazepam
- Remifentanil
- Secobarbital
- Sodium Oxybate
- Sufentanil
- Tapentadol
- Temazepam
- Thiethylperazine
- Thiopental
- Thioridazine
- Triazolam
- Trifluoperazine
Embeda Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendations
Embeda is available as an extended release capsule. Embeda dosing may vary for different patients, and the following information denotes the average doses of the medication. If your dose is different, do not change your dosage unless ordered by your doctor.
Initial Dosage: The initial adult dose is one capsule per day. However, a doctor may change this dose. The dosing in children must be determined by a doctor.
Switching from Morphine: For those switching from oral morphine to Embeda, the dose is half of the morphine dose that was administered every 12 hours or the same total morphine dose given once per day. The dose in children must be determined by a doctor.
Missing a Dose
If you miss a dose of Embeda, take it as soon as possible. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Overdosing
An acute overdose of Embeda may result in respiratory depression, somnolence that progresses to stupor or coma, cold and clammy skin, skeletal muscle flaccidity, and constricted pupils. Pulmonary edema, bradycardia, hypotension, and death may also occur. Seek emergency medical attention following an overdose of Embeda.
Embeda FDA Approval:
August 13, 2009
Embeda Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
Embeda carries the following Black Box Warnings:
Dependence
Embeda has a Black Box Warning regarding the possibility of dependence since morphine, a very addictive narcotic, is an active ingredient in this medication.
Naltrexone Tolerance
Embeda has a Black Box Warning regarding the dangers when crushing or chewing the tablets that are meant for slow release of the drug, which may bring about withdrawal symptoms in opioid-tolerant individuals.
Alcohol Usage
Embeda has a Black Box Warning regarding the dangers of consuming alcohol with this medication, which may result in an increase of plasma levels and a potentially fatal overdose of morphine.
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