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Management of opiate dependence 

Approved by FDA on July 9, 1993

Indications:

Management of opiate dependence

Dosage:

Initial dose is 20 to 40mg. Each subsequent dose administered at 48 or 72 hours intervals, may be adjusted in increments of 5 to 10mg until steady state is reached, usually within 1 or 2 weeks

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