Journal article
Methadone-induced bradycardia
The Journal of emergency medicine, Vol.29(1), pp.73-75
2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.10.022
PMID: 15961013
Abstract
Methadone is commonly used in opiate detoxification in high dose. It has a molecular structure similar to verapamil and has been reported to cause similar side effects with continuous high-dose infusion. We report the case of a patient with a history of addiction and abuse of alprazolam and hydrocodone who developed sinus bradycardia after being started on oral methadone for detoxification. The potential of methadone to cause side effects similar to verapamil must be considered in any patient taking methadone.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Methadone-induced bradycardia
- Creators
- Mahi Lakshmi Ashwath - Mercer UniversityMohammad Ajjan - Mercer UniversityTalley Culclasure - Mercer University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of emergency medicine, Vol.29(1), pp.73-75
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.10.022
- PMID
- 15961013
- ISSN
- 0736-4679
- eISSN
- 2352-5029
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2005
- Academic Unit
- Radiology; Cardiovascular Medicine; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984359685502771
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