2009
DOI: 10.1007/s11916-009-0006-0
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Methadone: A new old drug with promises and pitfalls

Abstract: Although methadone is not a new medication, its use in pain management has increased rapidly over the past decade. This article reviews the unique pharmacologic properties of methadone, including its long-acting nature, highly variable clearance rate, and its antagonism of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. We discuss potential benefits and risks of methadone over other opioid medications. Preclinical studies suggest methadone may reduce abuse potential, tolerance development, and sensitization of nociceptive … Show more

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“…Tikslus metadono poveikio opioidiniams receptoriams profilis dar nepakankamai ištirtas (3,9,12,19,20).…”
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“…Tikslus metadono poveikio opioidiniams receptoriams profilis dar nepakankamai ištirtas (3,9,12,19,20).…”
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“…Tokiam skausmui malšinti metadonas vis plačiau vartojamas nuo 1990 m. (17), ypač per pastarąjį dešimtmetį (15). Metadono vartojimas JAV skausmui malšinti nuo 1998 iki 2006 m. išaugo beveik aštuonis kartus, t. y. nuo 531 000 atvejų iki 4,1 mln (17).Priklausomybės nuo opioidų gydymas -tai yra pakeičiamasis palaikomasis ilgamečių aguonų ekstrakto (i/v) ir heroino vartotojų gydymas (11,12,17,18). Ši gydymo metadonu programa (angl.…”
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“…Methadone persists in the liver where it is metabolized [5]. It binds to gut, kidney, liver, muscle, and lung tissue, and is highly bound to plasma proteins [6] [7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%