Week 6 Addiction Medication Table

Dwayne Ford 8/23

Drug Name Indication

Neurotransmitter(s)

Affected

Target Symptoms

Half-life (T1/2),

Metabolism (CYP

450 enzyme)

Notable Side Effects

(link to NT or

affected brain circuit)

Initial Dosing Considerations

Specific lifespan

considerations (age,

pregnancy, breastfeeding)

Buprenorphine

(Subutex)

Indication: Treatment

of opioid addiction and

opioid dependence

Target Symptoms: Pain

relief, reduced cravings,

and improved quality of...
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