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OPIOID WITHDRAWAL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Medication
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- opioid dependence
1, record 1, English, opioid%20dependence
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Opioid dependence can manifest as physical dependence, psychological dependence, or both. Opioid-dependent patients will experience withdrawal if opioids are stopped abruptly. 2, record 1, English, - opioid%20dependence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opioid dependence: In this designation, the word "opioid" is used to refer to natural, semisynthetic and synthetic substances; it should not be confused with the word "opioid" used to refer only to synthetic opiate-like substances. 3, record 1, English, - opioid%20dependence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
opioid dependence: Not to be confused with "addiction," which includes cravings and urges despite the associated negative consequences. 3, record 1, English, - opioid%20dependence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- opioid dependency
- opioid dependance
- dependence on opioids
- dependency on opioids
- dependance on opioids
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Médicaments
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépendance aux opioïdes
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20opio%C3%AFdes
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépendance aux opiacés 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20opiac%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dépendance aux opioïdes est un mécanisme complexe qui interagit avec plusieurs autres facteurs tels la tolérance, l'hyperalgésie, l'euphorie et le maintien de l'analgésie. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20opio%C3%AFdes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépendance aux opioïdes : Dans cette désignation, le mot «opioïde» fait référence à des substances naturelles, semi-synthétiques ou synthétiques; il ne doit pas être confondu avec le mot «opioïde» utilisé pour désigner uniquement des substances synthétiques. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20opio%C3%AFdes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépendance aux opiacés : Dans cette désignation, le mot «opiacé» fait référence à des substances naturelles, semi-synthétiques ou synthétiques; il ne doit pas être confondu avec le mot «opiacé» utilisé pour désigner uniquement des substances naturelles. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20opio%C3%AFdes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dépendance aux opioïdes; dépendance aux opiacés : Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «dépendance» utilisée comme synonyme de la désignation «addiction», qui comprend une envie irrépressible de consommer une substance malgré les conséquences négatives associées. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pendance%20aux%20opio%C3%AFdes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- opioid withdrawal syndrome
1, record 2, English, opioid%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- opioid withdrawal 2, record 2, English, opioid%20withdrawal
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The essential feature of opioid withdrawal is the presence of a characteristic withdrawal syndrome that develops after the cessation of(or reduction of) opioid use that has been heavy and prolonged... The withdrawal syndrome can also be precipitated by administration of an opioid antagonist(e. g., naloxone or naltrexone) after a period of opioid use... 2, record 2, English, - opioid%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
F11.23: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 2, English, - opioid%20withdrawal%20syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de sevrage d'un opioïde
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sevrage d'un opioïde 2, record 2, French, sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractérisé par une hyperactivité adrénergique; hypertension, tachycardie, frissons, horripilation, diaphorèse, nausées, vomissements, diarrhées, crampes abdominales, salivation, larmoiement, rhinorrhée et bâillements. 3, record 2, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
F11.23 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 4, record 2, French, - syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20d%27un%20opio%C3%AFde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de abstinencia de opiáceos
1, record 2, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia%20de%20opi%C3%A1ceos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-06-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- methadone detoxification
1, record 3, English, methadone%20detoxification
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Short-term substitution therapy is used for opioid detoxification. Methadone, a long-acting opioid agonist... is approved by the FDA [Food and Drug Administration] for... short-term [narcotic] detoxification lasting up to 30 days... Protocol for methadone detoxification.... Start with methadone 10 mg as needed for withdrawal for the first 24 hours, with maximum daily dose of 40 mg.... assess the patient and start on once-a-day dosing, usually 30-40 mg... Dosage may be decreased by 5-10 mg/day... 1, record 3, English, - methadone%20detoxification
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- désintoxication à la méthadone
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9sintoxication%20%C3%A0%20la%20m%C3%A9thadone
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La désintoxication à la méthadone (sevrage à court terme) est abandonnée par la plupart des praticiens [...] au profit d'une substitution à moyen ou long terme (plusieurs mois), temps estimé nécessaire pour que le patient puisse tirer profit du traitement, en particulier temps nécessaire à la mise en place de stratégies de soins ou de prise en charge sociale, d'insertion, etc. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9sintoxication%20%C3%A0%20la%20m%C3%A9thadone
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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