METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE (METHADOSE DISPERSIBLE) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

METHADOSE DISPERSIBLE

What are the Indications for METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Methadone hydrochloride tablets for oral suspension contain methadone, an opioid agonist indicated for the: Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs). Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services. Limitations of Use Methadone products used for the treatment of opioid addiction in detoxification or maintenance programs are subject to the conditions for distribution and use required under 42 CFR 8.12 [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Methadone hydrochloride tablets for oral suspension are an opioid agonist indicated for the: Detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs). ( 1 ) Maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs), in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use Methadone products used for the treatment of opioid addiction in detoxification or maintenance programs are subject to the conditions for distribution and use required under 21 CFR, Title 42, Sec 8. ( 1 , 2.1 )

 

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