Buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone)
Buprenorphine: opioid receptor partial agonist (μ),receptor antagonist (κ,d). Naloxone: opioid antagonist (μ).
- Opioid
- May improve depression in patients with opioid use disorder
Features
Dosing
See guide below.
Management
EMR Text
Opioid Use Disorder
Buprenorphine use based on FDA approval in opioid use disorder.
Buprenorphine’s risks and side effects, including dosing and precipitated withdrawal, reviewed with patient.