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Drugs that can be used in opioid de-addiction are?

A
Clonidine
B
Diazepam
C
Methadone
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
All of the drugs can be used. Methadone is effective orally, more potent ,longer acting and prevents withdrawal symptoms because it is slowly released from tissues. Clonidine a central alpha 2agonist can suppress autonomic.if withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, anxiety and diarrhea. Night time sedation with a hypnotic like diazepam is helpful. Ref KD Tripathi 8th ed

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