High-Dose Buprenorphine Induction in the Emergency Department for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.17128
Abstract: Key Points Question Is high-dose (>12 mg) buprenorphine induction safe and well tolerated in patients with untreated opioid use disorder who present to the emergency department? Findings In this case series of 579 cases, 54… read more here.
Keywords: dose buprenorphine; high dose; opioid use; buprenorphine induction ... See more keywords
Recurrent Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated with Opioid Withdrawal During Buprenorphine Induction.
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DOI: 10.1007/s12012-020-09624-z
Abstract: This case report describes a 65-year-old female with iatrogenic opioid use disorder for chronic lower back pain, who developed Takotsubo cardiomyopathy on multiple occasions following buprenorphine induction. This patient had three opioid transfers to buprenorphine,… read more here.
Keywords: opioid withdrawal; cardiomyopathy; buprenorphine induction; takotsubo cardiomyopathy ... See more keywords
Efficacy of Low-Dose Versus Traditional Buprenorphine Induction in the Hospital: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study
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DOI: 10.1097/mjt.0000000000001573
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Background: Emerging evidence suggests low-dose buprenorphine (LDB) induction can expand opportunities for buprenorphine induction in patients who are taking taking methadone, short-acting opioid agonists, or who have… read more here.
Keywords: withdrawal; buprenorphine induction; hospital; buprenorphine ... See more keywords