BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE (Suboxone) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Suboxone

What are the Indications for BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE, NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SUBOXONE sublingual film is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence. SUBOXONE sublingual film should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support. SUBOXONE¬Æ sublingual film contains buprenorphine, a partial‚Äêopioid agonist, and naloxone, an opioid antagonist, and is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence. ( 1 ) SUBOXONE sublingual film should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support. ( 1 )

 

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