Sublocade Injection

Generic name:buprenorphine injection [ BUE-pre-NOR-feen ]

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.

What is Sublocade?

Sublocade is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Sublocade injection is used to treat opioid addiction. It is not for use as a pain medication.

Sublocade is given to people who have started addiction treatment with an oral form of buprenorphine placed under the tongue or inside the cheek (such as Suboxone or Subutex).

Warnings

Sublocade is available only in a certified healthcare setting under a special program. You will not be able to give yourself this medicine.

This medication guide provides information about the Sublocade brand of buprenorphine injection. Buprenex is another brand of buprenorphine injection that is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Sublocade if you are allergic to buprenorphine. You will not receive Sublocade unless you have already been using oral buprenorphine for at least 7 days in a row.

To make sure Sublocade is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• breathing problem, sleep apnea;

• a head injury or brain tumor;

• alcoholism, mental illness;

• an enlarged prostate and urination problems;

• liver or kidney disease;

• a heart rhythm disorder (especially if you take medication to treat it);