Opioid use disorder (OUD)
- Buprenorphine or methadone = first-line
- Both markedly reduce mortality
- Buprenorphine: easier/safer outpatient use
- Methadone: useful with high tolerance/structure
- XR naltrexone only after complete opioid detox
- Naloxone + harm-reduction counseling for all
Use at a glance
- Buprenorphine or methadone = first-line
Treatment options
- Both markedly reduce mortality
- Buprenorphine: easier/safer outpatient use
- Naloxone + harm-reduction counseling for all
Practical pearls
- Methadone: useful with high tolerance/structure
Other practical pearls
- XR naltrexone only after complete opioid detox
Self-check
- What is used for all in Opioid use disorder (OUD)?
Naloxone + harm-reduction counseling.
- What is first-line treatment for Opioid use disorder (OUD)?
Buprenorphine or methadone =.
Drugs used for this (3)
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