Subutex - Buprenorphine - Sublingual Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Subutex.
• Subutex
• byoo-pre-NOR-feen

Medicinal Applications

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

Overdose

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

Subutex 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.

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).

Subutex 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, usually once daily for two days, or as directed.
• Then your doctor usually will switch you to the buprenorphine/naloxone medication, which works the same way as this medication.
• 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.
• Injecting it is dangerous and you may have severe withdrawal symptoms (see Side Effects section).
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• Buprenorphine can 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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

Read Before Using Subutex (precautions)

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

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.

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.