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methadone and Opportunistic Infections

methadone has been researched along with Opportunistic Infections 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.

Opportunistic Infections: An infection caused by an organism which becomes pathogenic under certain conditions, e.g., during immunosuppression.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Methadone has been used for substitution in the US."2.38[Drug abuse, pregnancy and HIV infection]. ( Beck, L; Bender, HG; Halberstadt, E; Hartmann, L; Jahn, K, 1991)
" drug abusers on levomethadon maintenance programs, adjustment of the levomethadon dosage may be necessary when specific therapy for HIV infection and associated diseases requires the use of drugs known to be potent inducers of the liver microsomal enzyme system."1.28Pharmacokinetic interaction of antimicrobial agents with levomethadon in drug-addicted AIDS patients. ( Brockmeyer, NH; Goos, M; Mertins, L, 1991)
"Relapses were even more frequent than among active abusers, especially if the drug-free period before admission had been shorter than 1 year."1.28A prospective assessment of opiate addiction treatment protocols for inpatients with HIV-related syndromes. ( Di Giannantonio, M; Persico, AM; Tempesta, E, 1991)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (75.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Titsas, A1
Ferguson, MM1
Hartmann, L1
Jahn, K1
Bender, HG1
Halberstadt, E1
Beck, L1
Brockmeyer, NH1
Mertins, L1
Goos, M1
Persico, AM1
Di Giannantonio, M1
Tempesta, E1

Reviews

2 reviews available for methadone and Opportunistic Infections

ArticleYear
Impact of opioid use on dentistry.
    Australian dental journal, 2002, Volume: 47, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Dental Anxiety; Dental Care for Disabled; Dental Caries; Female; Humans; Male; Me

2002
[Drug abuse, pregnancy and HIV infection].
    Der Gynakologe, 1991, Volume: 24, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; AIDS Serodiagnosis; Contraception Behavior; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Methadone; Opport

1991

Other Studies

2 other studies available for methadone and Opportunistic Infections

ArticleYear
Pharmacokinetic interaction of antimicrobial agents with levomethadon in drug-addicted AIDS patients.
    Klinische Wochenschrift, 1991, Jan-04, Volume: 69, Issue:1

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

1991
A prospective assessment of opiate addiction treatment protocols for inpatients with HIV-related syndromes.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 1991, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Heroin Dependence; HIV Infections; Hosp

1991