Leegesic 0.3mg Injection

Leegesic 03mg Injection helps in treatment of people who are addicted to opioid drugs like heroin or narcotic painkillers. It is used for treating those who have received buccal or sublingual buprenorphine for at least 7 days. This injection is a type of medication that prevents withdrawal symptoms by acting like opioids when someone stops taking it.

HOW LEEGESIC 0.3MG INJECTION WORKS?

Leegesic 03mg Injection contains buprenorphine, which produces similar effects as that of opioids and thus helps in preventing withdrawal symptoms of opioids when someone stops using them. It also provides pain relief by affecting specific brain receptors that change how your body feels and responds to pain.

HOW TO TAKE LEEGESIC 0.3MG INJECTION?

• This medicine can be injected by your doctor in your stomach, buttocks, upper arms or thighs.
• After the injection, you might feel a lump at the site for a few weeks, but it should shrink over time. Avoid rubbing or pressing on the injected area.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF LEEGESIC 0.3MG INJECTION?

Common Side Effects:

• nausea
• vomiting
• headache
• fatigue
• difficulty falling asleep
• pain, itching, swelling or redness in the injection site

Serious Side Effects:

• difficulty in breathing
• shortness of breath.
• hallucinations
• changes in heartbeat

(Visit your doctor immediately, if you experience any of these symptoms)

WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ABOUT THIS INJECTION?

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist what other medicines you are taking as interaction between the drugs can be harmful.
• This medicine can make you feel sleepy and dizzy so avoid activities requiring mental alertness.
• Discuss with your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.