Buprenorphineis a generic prescription drug classified as a partial opioid agonist.
It is used along withdrug counselingand other measures to treat OUD.
Suboxone is a brand-name drug used alongside counseling to treat OUD.
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It contains two active ingredients: buprenorphine andnaloxone.
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist.
These active ingredients help preventwithdrawal symptomswhen an individual stops taking an opioid drug.
It works by making the person feel a similar effect that the opioid would cause.
Examples includeXtampza ER (oxycodone)andfentanyl.Heroin is an illegal opioid.
Opioids can cause various side effects, includingdrowsiness,nausea, andconstipation.
They can also slow your breathing, leading to death by overdose.
Know, however, that OUD is also associated with heroin use.
What Is Buprenorphine?
Brand-names include Brixadi and Sublocade, which are injections given weekly or monthly.
Buprenorphine is the preferred medicine for the induction of treatment under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
It works by acting on parts of the brain that opioids act on.
However, buprenorphine does not cause a high.
Modes of Administration
Generic buprenorphine used in OUD is given as a sublingual tablet.
This is called “off-label” prescribing.
NAS usually results from a person taking opioids for some time during pregnancy.
Suboxone contains two medications: buprenorphine and naloxone.
It is available as a film dissolved under the tongue or between the gum and cheek.
Naloxone is used as a safety feature that helps discourage people from dissolving and injecting the medication.
If naloxone is injected, it will cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
Generic forms of the brand-name Suboxone are administered as sublingual tablets.
Some healthcare providers prescribe Suboxone off-label forchronic painin people with opioid dependence.
Monitor yourself or a loved one carefully for the emergence of side effects.
And if side effects worsen or fail to dissipate, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
These dental-related issues may includetooth decayor loss,cavities, and infections and can be severe.
While taking buprenorphine or Suboxone, do not start any new medications without approval from your healthcare provider.
These drugs include antifungals such asNizoral (ketoconazole), andprotease inhibitorssuch asNorvir (ritonavir).
Examples includeanticonvulsants, such as Tegretol (carbamazepine) andDilantin (phenytoin).
Buprenorphine, as a single-ingredient drug, is used to start therapy in a supervised environment.
It is also sometimes used in individuals who are allergic to naloxone and cannot take Suboxone.
Suboxone contains two ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone.
The naloxone component discourages the drug from being dissolved and injected.
If you are in immediate danger, call911.
The988 Suicide & Crisis Lifelineis available for people undergoing a mental health crisis.
Keep the medication in the original packaging, and keep the bottle tightly closed when not used.
This required three visits to the healthcare provider.
At the same time, arrangements were being made to treat opioid use disorder.
It is also expected to help improve treatment and recovery results and lower relapse rates.
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