Opioid Dependence: Buprenorphine Implant Effective for Opioid Dependence
Opioid Dependence: Buprenorphine Implant Effective for Opioid Dependence
August 16, 2011 — Treatment with an investigative buprenorphine implant (Probuphine, Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc) significantly reduces opioid dependence and may be similarly effective to daily buprenorphine-naloxone oral therapy, new data suggest. …
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Opioid Dependence: BioDelivery Sciences Announces Upcoming Presentations at Three Investor …
BDSI's second pain product, BEMA Buprenorphine, is being developed for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain and is in development in a high dose formulation for the treatment of opioid dependence. Additional product candidates are being …
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Opioid Dependence: Buprenorphine: A New Treatment for Opioid Dependence Part 1
For more information on this and other stories, visit www.newsinfusion.com Taking strong opioid painkillers, in large doses, for an extended period of time, can causephysical dependence in humans. This means when the medication is discontinued abruptly, withdrawal symptoms occur. This is normalphysiology and does not require addictiontreatment. However, if an uncontrollable compulsion develops and is accompanied by anincreased quantity of drug to achieve the same effect, and opioid use continues despite negative consequences, such as loss of a job, then these conditions may be considered addiction and may require treatment.
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