An Efficient and Smooth Methadone-to-Buprenorphine Transition Protocol Utilizing a Transdermal Fentanyl Bridge and a Pharmacokinetic Inducer: The Stanciu Method

The traditional method of transitioning from methadone to buprenorphine requires a gradual dose reduction to a low dose of 30 mg daily, followed by cessation, and addressing withdrawal symptoms prior to the initiation of buprenorphine. This process can be time-consuming and is also associated with t...

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Autores principales: Stanciu, Cornel N, Gibson, Stephen, Teja, Nikhil, Healey, Christopher J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2020
Materias:
Pain Management
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7320635/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32607294
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.8310

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7320635/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32607294
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.8310

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