Tag: Opioid agonist treatment

Methadone has been used to treat opioid addiction for over 50 years, and treatment with it can reduce the likelihood of a future fatal opioid overdose by over 50% [1.2.1, 1.9.2]. So, what is the difference between methadone and Metadol, one of its brand name formulations?

Methadone has been used for decades to treat opioid addiction and chronic pain. A specific formulation known as Metadol-D is available primarily in Canada, where it serves as a key option for opioid agonist treatment (OAT) in supervised medical settings.