Updated March 10, 2017. Often abbreviated as OS, an operating system is powerful, and usually large, program that controls and manages the hardware and other software on a computer. All computers and computer-like devices have operating systems, including your laptop, tablet, desktop, smartphone, smartwatch, router...
Why It Is Used. Methadone is commonly used to treat addiction to opiates (such as heroin). Taken once a day, methadone eases opiate withdrawal for 24 to 36 hours, decreasing the chance of relapse.hy It Is Used. Methadone is commonly used to treat addiction to opiates (such as heroin). Taken once a day, methadone eases opiate withdrawal for 24 to 36 hours, decreasing the chance of relapse.
-Age 12 years and older: 2 to 3 mcg/kg/day. -Patients in which growth and puberty are complete: 1.7 mcg/kg/day. For chronic or severe hypothyroidism: 25 mcg orally once per day and increase dosage as needed in increments of 25 mcg every 2 to 4 weeks until the desired effect is achieved. Comments: -Therapy should be instituted at full replacement doses as soon as possible.