Suboxone - Buprenorphine/naloxone - Sublingual Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Suboxone.
• Suboxone
• byoo-pre-NOR-feen/nal-OX-own

Possible Side Effects

• Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, constipation, headache, nausea, or vomiting may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Suboxone Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature - 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat narcotic (opioid) dependence.
• It works by preventing withdrawal symptoms, since the buprenorphine is actually a type of narcotic (opioid) itself.
• It should be used as part of a complete narcotic dependence treatment plan.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

Suboxone Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Tell all of your doctors that you use this medication and have regularly used narcotics, especially in cases of emergency treatment.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver function tests) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Usage Instructions

• Place this medication under your tongue and let it dissolve completely.
• Buprenorphine/naloxone is usually given daily during your medical treatment maintenance period, after a short period (induction) of using buprenorphine.
• This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
• Read it carefully.
• Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.
• Do not swallow this medication, as it will not be as effective if it is swallowed.
• If you are prescribed more than one tablet each day, you may place all of the tablets under your tongue at once.
• If this is not possible, then you may place two tablets at a time under your tongue, until they all have dissolved.
• Use this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed.
• Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval, or withdrawal symptoms may occur.
• Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
• To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.
• Do not inject ("shoot up") buprenorphine/naloxone.
• Injecting it is dangerous, and you likely will have severe withdrawal symptoms (see Side Effects section) due to the naloxone in this medication, especially if you have been using narcotics such as heroin, morphine or methadone.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• Buprenorphine/naloxone probably will cause withdrawal symptoms if you use it soon after using narcotics such as heroin, morphine, or methadone.
• Follow your doctor's instructions for your treatment plan.

Read Before Using Suboxone (precautions)

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854- 1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.