The Potential of Methocinnamox as a Future Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Narrative Review

• Main Authors: Colleen G. Jordan (Author), Amy L. Kennalley (Author), Alivia L. Roberts (Author), Kaitlyn M. Nemes (Author), Tenzing Dolma (Author), Brian J. Piper (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The opioid epidemic is an ongoing public health crisis, and the United States health system is overwhelmed with increasing numbers of opioid-related overdoses. Methocinnamox (MCAM) is a novel mu opioid receptor antagonist with an extended duration of action. MCAM has potential to reduce the burden o...