psychoanalytic process (a process that is assumed to occur in psychoanalytic theory) Domain category: psychiatry; psychological medicine; psychopathology (the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders) Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of defence):
Methadone, also known as Dolophine among other brand names, is a synthetic opioid. It is used medically as a pain medication and a maintenance therapy in people with opioid dependence. Methadone is also used in managing severe chronic pain owing to its long duration of action and strong analgesic effect.Side effects are similar to that of other opioids.t is used medically as a pain medication and a maintenance therapy in people with opioid dependence. Methadone is also used in managing severe chronic pain owing to its long duration of action and strong analgesic effect.
IV form does not have 36-72 hour half-life, sedation effects are immediate. Potent drug for pain management.  Methadone gtt excellent for managing severe chronic pain, especially cancer pain can be managed within 24 hours and patient discharged to home.