Inpatient Transition from Methadone to Buprenorphine–Naloxone Using a Microdosing Strategy in a Postoperative Cancer Patient: A Case Report
Journal of Palliative Medicine April 30, 2024 Min Ji Kim, H. Walker, Matthew D Clark et al.
Background: Buprenorphine initiation in opioid-tolerant patients usually requires decreasing the total opioid intake per day due to its potential for precipitating withdrawal. However, this strategy may not be tolerated in patients who require higher amounts of opioids, such as those with cancer pain. Case Presentation: We utilized a buprenorphine microdosing strategy for a postoperative cancer...