Pharmacotherapy in Methadone Maintenance: Clinical Utility of Peak-Trough Blood Levels

Conclusions: Clinician access to peak and trough levels facilitates safe methadone dosing (including total dose and dose splitting) and precise knowledge regarding rate of methadone metabolism (so that very slow and very rapid metabolizers can receive individualized care).

Source: Addictive Disorders and Their Treatment - December 1, 2016 Category: Addiction Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research