Methadone
Methadose is a brand-name opioid medication primarily used for medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder and, in some cases, for management of severe pain. It contains methadone hydrochloride and works as a long-acting opioid agonist, helping to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings in individuals dependent on opioids. This medication should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider due to its significant risks.
Methadose is a long-acting opioid used to treat opioid use disorder and severe pain by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 152751
- Generic
- Methadose
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of opioid use disorder (as maintenance therapy or in detoxification programs) and management of moderate to severe pain when other treatments are inadequate.
As a synthetic opioid agonist, Methadose binds to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing withdrawal symptoms, decreasing cravings, and providing pain relief. Its effects last longer than short-acting opioids.
Risk of respiratory depression, QT prolongation (heart rhythm changes), and potential for dependence or misuse. Requires careful monitoring, especially during initiation. May interact with other medications and should not be stopped abruptly. Only available through certified opioid treatment programs for addiction use.
Official drug label
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