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levo-acetylmethadol; levomethadyl (LAAM, Orlaam)

Tradenames: LAAM, Orlaam. DEA controlled substance. Class 2. Withdrawn by manufacturer (Roxane) in 2003 -> due to adverse cardiac events & safer treatment options Indications: - narcotic dependence: 1) start 20-40 mg 3 times/week or QOD 2) do NOT give daily 3) dispense ONLY in DEA, FDA & state-approved treatment program Dosage: oral: 10 mg/mL.

General

opiate

Properties

MISC-INFO: elimination route LIVER pregnancy-category C safety in lactation ?

Database Correlations

PUBCHEM correlations

References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. Prescriber's Letter 11(2):suppl 2004