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Case Report

Rapid Metabolism of Monthly Extended-Release Buprenorphine Formulation: A Case Report

Author(s): Hossameldin Tolba, Wael Foad and Samer El Hayek*

Volume 12, 2024

Published on: 31 May, 2024

Article ID: e310524230588 Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/0122115560292967240527072922

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Abstract

Background: Medication-assisted treatment constitutes the gold standard management for patients with opioid use disorder. Many factors can alter the response to medications, including genetic variations. In this case report, we discuss the presentation of a patient maintained on subcutaneous extended-release buprenorphine formulation who repeatedly presented objective and subjective signs of opioid withdrawal when he was switched from weekly to monthly formulation. We particularly highlight the role of metabolic pharmacogenes in this presentation.

Case Presentation: Mr. Y, a 31-year-old single man, presented to our rehabilitation center seeking assistance for his polysubstance dependence, mainly opioid use disorder. As part of his multidisciplinary treatment plan, he was started on weekly extended-release buprenorphine. After maintenance for several months, he was transitioned to the monthly equivalent formulation. Since the transition, he began to develop severe withdrawal symptoms 1-2 weeks before his next due injection. This was paralleled by a noted decrease in buprenorphine level on his urine drug screening test. As soon as the patient was placed back on the weekly formulation, his symptoms resolved.

Conclusion: This is a novel case highlighting the potential role of pharmacogenomics in clinical presentation and response to medications. Switching patients from weekly to monthly extendedrelease buprenorphine formulation might make rapid or ultra-rapid metabolizers at risk of earlyonset withdrawal symptoms. In such a case, earlier provision of the injection or switching to another formulation or medication can be considered.

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