methadone has been researched along with Liver Failure in 4 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.
Liver Failure: Severe inability of the LIVER to perform its normal metabolic functions, as evidenced by severe JAUNDICE and abnormal serum levels of AMMONIA; BILIRUBIN; ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE; ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE; LACTATE DEHYDROGENASES; and albumin/globulin ratio. (Blakiston's Gould Medical Dictionary, 4th ed)
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 4 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Kanchana, TP | 1 |
| Kaul, V | 1 |
| Manzarbeitia, C | 1 |
| Reich, DJ | 1 |
| Hails, KC | 1 |
| Munoz, SJ | 1 |
| Rothstein, KD | 1 |
| Koch, M | 1 |
| Banys, P | 1 |
| Liu, LU | 1 |
| Schiano, TD | 1 |
| Lau, N | 1 |
| O'Rourke, M | 1 |
| Min, AD | 1 |
| Sigal, SH | 1 |
| Drooker, M | 1 |
| Bodenheimer, HC | 1 |
| Tennant, F | 1 |
1 review available for methadone and Liver Failure
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Methadone is a medication, not an addiction.
Topics: Heroin Dependence; Humans; Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic; Liver Failure; Liver Transplantation; Methado | 2002 |
3 other studies available for methadone and Liver Failure
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Liver transplantation for patients on methadone maintenance.
Topics: Adult; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Liver Failure; Liver Transplantation; Longitudinal Studies | 2002 |
Survival and risk of recidivism in methadone-dependent patients undergoing liver transplantation.
Topics: Female; Graft Survival; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Liver Cirrhosis; Liver | 2003 |
Hepatitis C, B, D, and A: contrasting features and liver function abnormalities in heroin addicts.
Topics: Carrier State; Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; Hepatitis D; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Liver | 2001 |