About this episode

This episode covers commonly used medications for opioid use disorder, including their pharmacology and practical insights for healthcare professionals.

On this podcast episode, I cover commonly used medications for opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are all potential options in OUD. I’ll discuss the pharmacology of each medication and the most common practice pearls that will show up in practice and on your board exams. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE! Support The Podcast and Check Out These Amazing Resources! NAPLEX Study Materials BCPS Study Materials BCACP Study Materials BCGP Study Materials BCMTMS Study Materials Meded101 Guide to Nursing Pharmacology (Amazon Highly Rated) Guide to Drug Food Interactions (Amazon Best Seller) Pharmacy Technician Study Guide by Meded101

People in this episode

Host: Eric Christianson

Topics covered

• opioid use disorder
• medications
• pharmacology
• practice pearls
• board exams

Keywords

• opioid use disorder
• Buprenorphine
• methadone
• naltrexone
• pharmacology
• practice pearls
• board exams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meded101

Products: Buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone

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