Suboxone® (Buprenorphine and Naloxone) is a medication that contains buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, and Naloxone, an opioid antagonist. Buprenorphine prevents the “high” from other opioids by binding to the same receptors in the brain as opioids, but with a much weaker effect.
Naloxone (also known as Narcan®) is used to reverse an overdose of opioids such as heroin and prescription painkillers. Naloxone blocks the “high” from other opioids and reverses the respiratory depression caused by opioids.
Suboxone® is used to treat addiction to heroin and other opiates. It can also be used to ease withdrawal symptoms in people who are trying to quit using opioids. Suboxone® is taken under the tongue or in the cheek and dissolves quickly. It is usually taken once a day, but may be taken more often if needed.
Subutex® (Buprenorphine), like Suboxone®, is a medication used to treat addiction to heroin and other opiates. Subutex®, however, does not contain Naloxone and therefore will not reverse an overdose
Suboxone® is one such medication used in MAT. It is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, and is used to treat opioid dependence. Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, which means that it produces some of the same effects as opioids such as heroin or oxycodone, but not to the same degree. This partial agonist effect reduces the risk of abuse and overdose while still providing some relief from withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is an antagonist at the mu-opioid receptor, which means that it blocks the effects of opioids. It is included in Suboxone® to deter abuse by injection.
Suboxone® is taken orally, usually once daily. It comes in both tablet and film