levo-acetylmethadol; levomethadyl (LAAM, Orlaam)

Introduction

Tradenames: LAAM, Orlaam. DEA controlled substance. Class 2. Withdrawn by manufacturer (Roxane) in 2003

• due to adverse cardiac events & safer treatment options

Indications

• narcotic dependence:
• start 20-40 mg 3 times/week or QOD
• do NOT give daily
• dispense ONLY in DEA, FDA & state-approved treatment program

Dosage

oral: 10 mg/mL

More general terms

• opiate

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=15130
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=10517
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=39371