A Single Dose of 55 mg of Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Heroin Dependence: A New Result

Jamshid Ahmadi

doi:10.21767/2471-7975.100021

Abstract

Background: Heroin abuse is a growing problem. Objective: To assess the efficacy of a single dose of 55 mg of sublingual buprenorphine in the treatment of heroin dependence. Result: Administration of 55 mg of buprenorphine as a single dose is very helpful in the treatment of heroin dependence. Discussion: The present study clarifies that one dosage of 55 mg of buprenorphine is outstanding for the treatment of heroin dependence. This is a fascinating finding. Conclusion: We concluded that a single dose of sufficient buprenorphine could treat heroin withdrawal symptoms. This finding is a substantial addition to the literature.

Highlights

At the present time we are experiencing a single dose of 55 mg of buprenorphine for the lessening and cessation of heroin withdrawal symptoms and craving
This report indicates that administration of 55 mg of sublingual buprenorphine as a single dose is very effective in the treatment of heroin withdrawal symptoms
This study could be a substantial addition to the literature. We reach to this conclusion that a single dose of 55 mg of sublingual buprenorphine could successfully treat heroin withdrawal symptoms

Summary

Introduction

At the present time we are experiencing a single dose of 55 mg of buprenorphine for the lessening and cessation of heroin withdrawal symptoms and craving. Since 5 years prior to admission he began smoking of heroin He had few episodes of opioid induced depression in the past few years. On the first and second days of admission SZ complained of severe withdrawal pain and severe opioid craving, in the afternoon of 2nd day of admission we administered buprenorphine 55 mg as a single dose only. With reference to the close monitoring, precise measurement and interview (3 times a day) for heroin withdrawal craving, SZ reported a reducing level of craving after administration of a single dose of 55 mg of sublingual buprenorphine. Our patient was discharged without any significant heroin withdrawal symptoms after 11 days of hospital admission

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