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methadone and Candidiasis

methadone has been researched along with Candidiasis in 7 studies

Methadone: A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
methadone : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dextromethadone and levomethadone. It is a opioid analgesic which is used as a painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction.
6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one : A ketone that is heptan-3-one substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 6 and two phenyl groups at position 4.

Candidiasis: Infection with a fungus of the genus CANDIDA. It is usually a superficial infection of the moist areas of the body and is generally caused by CANDIDA ALBICANS. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" heroin abusers supervised by physicians offer levomethadone (L-Polamidon) as an oral substitute for heroin to allow social stabilisation of the addict."7.69[Bilateral candida endophthalmitis in 2 i. v. drug-dependent patients with oral L-methadone substitution]. ( Althaus, C; Möller, M; Sundmacher, R, 1997)
" heroin abusers supervised by physicians offer levomethadone (L-Polamidon) as an oral substitute for heroin to allow social stabilisation of the addict."3.69[Bilateral candida endophthalmitis in 2 i. v. drug-dependent patients with oral L-methadone substitution]. ( Althaus, C; Möller, M; Sundmacher, R, 1997)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (28.57)18.7374
1990's4 (57.14)18.2507
2000's1 (14.29)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Trpin, S1
Gracner, T1
Pahor, D1
Gracner, B1
Scheidegger, C2
Pietrzak, J2
Frei, R2
Möller, M1
Althaus, C1
Sundmacher, R1
Hagmann, A1
Tubaro, E1
Santiangeli, C1
Belogi, L1
Borelli, G1
Cavallo, G1
Croce, C1
Avico, U1
Curtis, J1
Richman, BL1
Feinstein, MA1

Other Studies

7 other studies available for methadone and Candidiasis

ArticleYear
Phacoemulsification in isolated endogenous Candida albicans anterior uveitis with lens abscess in an intravenous methadone user.
    Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 2006, Volume: 32, Issue:9

    Topics: Abscess; Adult; Antifungal Agents; Candidiasis; Eye Infections, Fungal; Female; Humans; Lens Disease

2006
Methadone diluted with contaminated orange juice or raspberry syrup as a potential source of disseminated candidiasis in drug abusers.
    European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 1993, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Beverages; Candida albicans; Candidiasis; Citrus; Drug Contamination; Food Microbiology; Humans; Met

1993
[Bilateral candida endophthalmitis in 2 i. v. drug-dependent patients with oral L-methadone substitution].
    Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, 1997, Volume: 211, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Candidiasis; Endophthalmitis; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Male; Methadon

1997
[A case form practice (242). 1. Systemic candidiasis. 2. Multiple drug abuse].
    Schweizerische Rundschau fur Medizin Praxis = Revue suisse de medecine Praxis, 1992, Apr-21, Volume: 81, Issue:17

    Topics: Adult; Candidiasis; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Male; Methadone; Substance-Related Disorders

1992
Disseminated candidiasis after intravenous use of oral methadone.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1991, Oct-01, Volume: 115, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Candidiasis; Humans; Male; Methadone; Substance Abuse, Intravenous

1991
Methadone vs morphine: comparison of their effect on phagocytic functions.
    International journal of immunopharmacology, 1987, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Candidiasis; Macrophages; Male; Methadone; Mice; Mononuclear Phagocyte System; Morphine; Ne

1987
Infective endocarditis in drug addicts.
    Southern medical journal, 1974, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Barbiturates; Candidiasis; Corynebacterium Infections; Endocarditis,

1974