From Hale (1996):

  "  AHL= 13 - 55 hours
     PK = 0.5 - 1 hours
     M/P= 1.5
     Oral= 50%   "

  "     Depending on the maternal dose, the amount in breastmilk could be
     quite significant.  One infant death has been reported in a breastfeeding
     mother receiving maintenance methadone therapy.    The AAP approves
     breastfeeding in patients undergoing methadone therapy if the dose is
     less than 20 mg/24 hours.  Use extreme caution.  "

  "  Adverse Effects:  Nausea, vomiting, constipation, respiratory depression,
     sedation, withdrawal syndrome  "

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Jonathan

           L. Jonathan Kramer, P.E.
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