The Use of Intravenous Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Withdrawal in Medically Ill Hospitalized Patients.

Autor:	Welsh, Christopher J., Suman, Meenakshi, Cohen, Art, Broyles, Lauren, Bennett, Melanie, Weintraub, Eric
Předmět:	BUPRENORPHINE INTRAVENOUS drug abuse HOSPITAL patients OPIOIDS DRUG withdrawal symptoms PAIN management
Zdroj:	American Journal on Addictions; May2002, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p135-140, 6p
Abstrakt:	The aim of this study was to assess the safety of buprenorphine administered intravenously for the treatment of opioid withdrawal in medically ill hospitalized patients. Data regarding demographic information, number of doses of buprenorphine, and measures of buprenorphine's effects were collected via chart reviews for 30 heroin-dependent patients who received buprenorphine intravenously during their hospitalization for an acute medical problem. No respiratory depression was observed, and no patients reported feeling "high." All patients reported that buprenorphine decreased withdrawal symptoms. Thus, intravenous administration of buprenorphine appears to be safe for the treatment of opioid withdrawal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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