methadone has been researched along with Fistula in 1 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.
Fistula: Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " The autopsy and toxicological analyses revealed that death was caused by an overdose of methadone and that the necroses in the groins were fistulas facilitating administration of the drugs directly into larger veins." | 3.68 | Fatal poisoning with intravenously injected methadone and no fresh injection marks found. ( Gregersen, M; Jensen, S, 1991) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Jensen, S | 1 |
| Gregersen, M | 1 |
1 other study available for methadone and Fistula
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Fatal poisoning with intravenously injected methadone and no fresh injection marks found.
Topics: Drug Overdose; Fistula; Forensic Medicine; Humans; Male; Methadone; Necrosis; Photomicrography; Skin | 1991 |