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May 27, 2012

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Suboxone Drug Center

Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) is a preparation used in the maintenance treatment of opioid addiction. Both its component drugs are opioid receptor antagonists. It is intended for sublingual administration and is available in two dosage strengths, 2 mg buprenorphine with 0.5 mg naloxone and 8 mg buprenorphine with 2 mg naloxone. Side effects of Suboxone include loss of sensation in the mouth, mouth redness, and constipation.

Suboxone may interact with other drugs including benzodiazepines, erythromycin, rifampin, and HIV protease inhibitors. Buprenorphine and naloxone may dangerously increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness. Neonatal withdrawal has been reported in the infants of women treated with buprenorphine during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is not advised in mothers treated with buprenorphine products as it is known to pass into breast milk.

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Suboxone Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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SUBOXONE sublingual tablet is indicated for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence and should be used as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and psychosocial support.

Under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) codified at 21 U.S.C. 823(g), prescription use of this product in the treatment of opioid dependence is limited to physicians who meet certain qualifying requirements, and who have notified the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) of their intent to prescribe this product for the treatment of opioid dependence and have been as...

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What is Suboxone Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Suboxone Patient Information: Side Effects

Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using the medicine too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Buprenorphine and naloxone is not for occasional ("as needed") use. Do not stop taking buprenorphine and naloxone without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms.

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the followin...

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What is Suboxone Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Suboxone Consumer Information: Uses

This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat narcotic (opioid) dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed narcotic agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opiate-type narcotics.

Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist that blocks the effect of narcotics and can cause severe narcotic withdrawal when injected. Withdrawal is less likely when naloxone is taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) o...

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