methadone has been researched along with Hypocalcemia in 2 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.
Hypocalcemia: Reduction of the blood calcium below normal. Manifestations include hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, Chvostek's sign, muscle and abdominal cramps, and carpopedal spasm. (Dorland, 27th ed)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "In cases associated with coma, the pathophysiology is secondary to local pressure necrosis caused by compression from the patient's own body." | 1.26 | Rhabdomyolysis secondary to drug overdose and prolonged coma. ( Chaikin, HL, 1980) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 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 |
|---|---|
| Chaikin, HL | 1 |
| Blain, PG | 1 |
| Lane, RJ | 1 |
| Bateman, DN | 1 |
| Rawlins, MD | 1 |
2 other studies available for methadone and Hypocalcemia
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Rhabdomyolysis secondary to drug overdose and prolonged coma.
Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Adult; Coma; Humans; Hypocalcemia; Male; Mescaline; Methadone; Myoglobin; Myogl | 1980 |
Opiate-induced rhabdomyolysis.
Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Adult; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Codeine; Creatine Kinase; Creatinine; Cycli | 1985 |