Methadone (DOLOPHINE) is used: To reverse the effects of morphine overdose As an analgesic because of its action to inhi
Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:52 am
Methadone (DOLOPHINE) is used: To reverse the effects of morphine overdose As an analgesic because of its action to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis BOTH To treat acute morphine/heroin overdose AND To reverse the effects of morphine overdose ARE CORRECT As a morphine/heroin substitute in morphine/heroin addicts because methadone produces a less intense (i.e. less severe) withdrawal (on removal of the drug) than does morphine/heroin To treat acute morphine/heroin overdose