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Editorial
. 2011 Apr;106(4):687-8.
doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2011.03374.x.

(R)-methadone versus racemic methadone: what is best for patient care?

Elinore F McCance-Katz
Editorial

(R)-methadone versus racemic methadone: what is best for patient care?

Elinore F McCance-Katz. Addiction. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

Methadone has been linked to cardiac arrhythmia. (R)-methadone appears to confer a lower risk of QT interval prolongation, resulting in debate over how best to treat patients needing this medication. A discussion of salient aspects of selecting therapy for opioid dependence and pain management and decision-making regarding methadone formulation follows.

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