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Techniques in Neurosurgery & Neurology

Recent Advances in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders

  • Open or CloseMichael Soyka*

    Psychiatry Hospital, University of Munich, Nußbaumstr. 7, 80336 Munich, Germany

    *Corresponding author:Michael Soyka, Psychiatry Hospital, University of Munich, Nußbaumstr. 7, 80336 Munich, Germany

Submission: November 11, 2020 Published: December 16, 2020

DOI: 10.31031/TNN.2020.03.000572

ISSN 2637-7748
Volume3 Issue5

Abstract

For pharmacotherapy of opioid use disorders treatment with oral methadone or sublingual buprenorphine are established first-line treatments. Recently three novel long-acting buprenorphine depot or implant formulations have been studieD and in part approved for treatment of opioid use disorders: for subcutaneous weekly and monthly application the depot formulations CAM 2038 [Buvidal®], the monthly depot formulation RBP-6000 [Sublocade™] and the six-month buprenorphine implant [Probuphine™]. The pharmacology and efficacy of these novel medications will be reviewed and discussed

Keywords: Opioids; Opioid dependence;Maintenance treatment;Methadone;Buprenorphine;Depot;Implant

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