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buprenorphine-naloxone (non-formulary)

buprenorphine-naloxone (non-formulary)
Brand names: Suboxone (non-formulary)
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
FILM, SUBLINGUAL 2 mg-0.5 mg, 4 mg-1 mg, 8 mg-2 mg, 12 mg-3 mg                     non formulary


Comments:

Conversion table : Suboxone to Buprenorphine sublingual tablets

Opioid Partial Agonists

Medication

Ordered

Brand Name

Available Dosages

Frequency

 

Formulary Medication

 

Equivalent

Dose

Frequency

 

Buprenorphine / Naloxone

Suboxone

Sublingual Film

2 mg / 0.5 mg

Daily

Buprenorphine Sublingual Tablets

2 mg

Daily

4 mg / 1 mg

Buprenorphine Sublingual Tablets

4 mg

(Dispense two 2 mg tablets)

8 mg / 2 mg

Buprenorphine Sublingual Tablets

8 mg

12 mg / 3 mg

Buprenorphine Sublingual Tablets

12 mg

(Dispense 8 mg and two

2 mg tablets

 

Note: Naloxone is present in the formulation of Suboxone to prevent drug abuse and diversion.

          In the inpatient setting, Naloxone is not a necessary component of this regimen.

Drug Name Common Side Effects

Buprenorphine

  • sedation
  • dizziness, headache
  • nausea, vomiting

Last updated: Apr. 7, 2022


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