Abuse of Buprenorphine Becomes a Problem of the Czech Republic
Authors:
K. Nešpor; L. Csémy 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Psychiatrická léčebna Bohnice, Praha
; Psychiatrické centrum Praha
1
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2006; 145: 59-60
Category:
Special Articles
Overview
Buprenorphine (Subutex) is according to epidemiological data and clinical experience abused on a large scale in the Czech Republic and for some drug dependent persons it becomes a principal intravenously applied drug. This problem can be resolved by more appropriate training of physicians who prescribe the drug and especially by the introduction of the combination buprenorphine and naloxone (Suboxone) which is not abused intravenously. The registration of Suboxone in the Czech Republic was not initiated by the manufactures so far.
Key words:
buprenorphine, abuse, subutex, suboxone.
Labels
Addictology Allergology and clinical immunology Angiology Audiology Clinical biochemistry Dermatology & STDs Paediatric gastroenterology Paediatric surgery Paediatric cardiology Paediatric neurology Paediatric ENT Paediatric psychiatry Paediatric rheumatology Diabetology Pharmacy Vascular surgery Pain management Dental HygienistArticle was published in
Journal of Czech Physicians
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