Effectiveness of Naltrexone in the Prevention of Delayed Respiratory Arrest in Opioid-Naive Methadone-Intoxicated Patients

Acute methadone toxicity is a major public health concern in Iran. Methadone-intoxicated patients are in a great risk of recurrent or delayed respiratory arrest despite the prescription of initial doses of naloxone. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of oral naltrexone in the management...

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Main Authors: Abbas Aghabiklooei, Hossein Hassanian-Moghaddam, Nasim Zamani, Shahin Shadnia, Mohammad Mashayekhian, Mitra Rahimi, Soheil Nasouhi, Ahmad Ghoochani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/903172