An efficient method for simultaneous detection of Pheniramine, Pentazocine and cotinine in urine by Gas Chromatography in De-addiction program.

Background: Nonmedical use of prescription drugs for recreational purposes is a major health problem that raises high concerns for public health. Recently, several laboratory studies have reported the misuse of pentazocine, an agonist-antagonist opioid in combination with antihistamines in opioid addicts. Illicit self-administration of prescription drugs has been increasingly reported in India.

Urinalysis based assessment of compliance and drug use patterns in patients prescribed tramadol: A cross-sectional study from a tertiary care centre.

Background: Strict adherence to pharmacological dosage regimens is a prerequisite to the success of most treatments, particularly for patients in drug abuse programs. The compliance of tramadol, an atypical non-scheduled narcotic analgesic, using objective method has not been adequately studied in an Indian setting.

Aim: To evaluate the compliance and pattern of drug use among opioid-dependent subjects prescribed tramadol based on urinalysis.