Opiate Misuse Flashcards
1
Q
What drug group can be used to treat opiate addiction?
A
Benzodiazepines
2
Q
What else can be used for opiate addiction?
A
Alcohol
Opiates
3
Q
What is a potential problem of using opiates to manage opiate addiction?
A
Liver disease
4
Q
What other drugs can help in opiate addiction?
A
Alpha 2 adrenergic agonists - Lofexidine
Loperamide
Hypnotic
NSAID
5
Q
What is Buprenorphine?
A
Partial agonist
6
Q
What can Buprenorphine be used in combination with?
A
Naloxone