Microdose induction of buprenorphine-naloxone in a patient using high dose methadone: A case report

Background: Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist approved for the treatment of opioid dependence. The risk of withdrawal symptoms and wait time required to safely initiate buprenorphine provides challenges to both patients and providers. Microdose induction is proposed as a possible...

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Main Authors: Jhawar, A. (Author), Menard, S. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Allen Press Inc. 2021
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SUD
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