Which of the following drugs is not used in opioid dependence?
Correct Answer: Disulfiram
Description: Treatment of opioid dependence
1) Detoxification (treatment of withdrawal syndrome)
Methadone is the DOC
Alternatives:- Buprenorphine, LAAM, clonidine, clonidine with naltrexone with or without benzodiazepines (Lorazepam, oxazepam), Lofexidine, Dextropropoxyphene, diphenoxylate.
2) Maintenance (to prevent relapse)
Methadone is the DOC
Alternatives:- Buprenorphine, LAAM, opioid antagonists (Naltrexone).
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