Methadone, a synthetic opioid. It is used as an analgesic and cough medication. It is long-acting and therefore useful for managing chronic pain. Methadone is commonly used for the management of opioid dependence. Oral doses can decrease withdrawal symptoms while higher doses can block the euphoric effects of heroin, morphine and similar drugs. Its long half-life and limited adverse effects make it ideal for dependence management. Withdrawal from high doses of methadone may take much longer than that of heroin or morphine. Methadone itself may be addictive and tolerance may develop, as with all opiates. Overdose may result in stupor, hypertension, coma and circulatory collapse.

Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested.

Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Store product at 4°C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: MaxLight™550 conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. Labeled with MaxLight™550.

Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography from tissue culture supernatant.

Recognizes Methadone.