Addiction medicine
Methadone
Metadol · Methadose
Generic nameMethadone
Brand namesMetadol / Methadose
Medication classLong-acting opioid agonist
Typical adult exampleDose individualized
FrequencyOnce daily
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Opioid use disorder
- Chronic pain
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- Long, variable half-life; respiratory depression and QT prolongation are concerns.