Generic name: buprenorphine (injection - sublocade) [ BUE-pre-NOR-feen ]
Brand name: Sublocade
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution, extended release (100 mg/0.5 mL; 300 mg/1.5 mL)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is Sublocade (buprenorphine)?
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.
Sublocade is used to treat opioid addiction. Sublocade 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).
Sublocade is available only in a certified healthcare setting under a special program. You will not be able to give yourself this medicine.
Sublocade may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Sublocade is available only in a certified healthcare setting under a special program. You will not be able to give yourself this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine 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.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
breathing problem, sleep apnea;
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