| Brand Name | Suboxone |
| Generic Name | Buprenorphine (with naloxone) |
| Drug Class | Mucosal Protective Agent |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Reckitt Benckiser, Various |
| Indications | Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment |
| Type | Sublingual Tablet, Film |
| Doses | 2-8 mg sublingually once daily |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Headache, nausea, constipation, dizziness, withdrawal symptoms |
| Interactions | CNS depression; avoid with alcohol or sedatives |
| Overdose | Sedation, respiratory suppression. |
| Missed Dose | Take ASAP unless close to next. |
| Contraindications | Pregnancy, lactation, children under 18 (limited safety data). |
| Alternatives | Methadone, Morphine, Naltrexone |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available Rx |
| Patient Assistance Program | Available |
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Buprenorphine (naloxone) is used in the treatment of opioid dependence, and the abuse assists in managing opioid withdrawal symptoms, and cravings.
Buprenorphine is a partial agonist opioid that reduces the withdrawal symptoms and naloxone prevents the influence of opioids which cause misuse.
The side effects are common, comprising of headache, constipation, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness.
It is fine to use Buprenorphine with or without food (with naloxone). It can be taken orally (under the tongue) as a tablet or as film.
Buprenorphine (along with naloxone) is described as a Category C drug in a pregnant period. Only after the benefits likely to come with it are greater than the risk should it be used. Consult your doctor.
In case you forget to take a dose, you should take it immediately but not almost at the time of the next dose. Do not take two doses at once.
Additionally, buprenorphine (contained as a mix with naloxone) usually begins to act in 1-2 hours, decreasing the withdrawal and desire to use drugs.
Yes, Buprenorphine (with naloxone) has a long-term rehabilitation potential and has to be applied as a full-scale effort in treating opioid dependence.
Yes, Buprenorphine (along with naloxone) may pose an interaction with other drugs, such as benzodiazepines, antidepressants and other central nervous system depressants.
In case there are severe side effects such as difficulty breathing, confusion, chest pains, then get help immediately.
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