Buprenorphine/Naloxone Viatris
This medicine helps treat opioid dependence as part of a broader treatment program for adults and adolescents over 15 years old.
Form
resoribletti
Strength
8 mg / 2 mg
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Usually two 2 mg/0.5 mg sublingual tablets once daily.
Method
Place the tablets under your tongue. Let them dissolve completely (takes 5-10 minutes). Do not chew, swallow, or eat/drink anything until they have dissolved.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 24 mg of buprenorphine.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Constipation
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Sweating a lot
- •Headache
- •Drug withdrawal symptoms
- •Weight loss
- •Swelling in hands and feet
- •Feeling sleepy
- •Anxiety
- •Nervousness
- •Tingling sensation
- •Depression
- •Lower sex drive
- •Increased muscle tension
- •Unusual thoughts
- •Watery eyes
- •Blurry vision
- •Hot flushes
- •High blood pressure
- •Migraine
- •Runny nose
- •Sore throat
- •Pain when swallowing
- •Increased cough
- •Stomach upset
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Gas
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Body aches
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Leg cramps
- •Back pain
- •Erectile dysfunction
- •Urinary problems
- •Abdominal pain
- •Weakness
- •Infection
- •Chills
- •Chest pain
- •Fever
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •General discomfort
- •Accidental injury
- •Fainting
- •Dizziness
RARE
- •Swollen glands
- •Feeling agitated
- •Tremors
- •Unusual dreams
- •Too much muscle activity
- •Feeling like you are not yourself
- •Drug dependence
- •Memory loss
- •Lack of interest
- •Feeling overly happy or high
- •Seizures
- •Speech problems
- •Small pupils
- •Eye inflammation
- •Fast or slow heartbeat
- •Heart attack
- •Chest pressure
- •Shortness of breath
- •Asthma
- •Yawning
- •Mouth pain and sores
- •Discolored tongue
- •Acne
- •Skin lumps
- •Hair loss
- •Dry or flaky skin
- •Joint inflammation
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Abnormal blood test results
- •Blood in urine
- •Abnormal ejaculation
- •Menstrual or vaginal problems
- •Kidney stones
- •Protein in urine
- •Pain or difficulty urinating
- •Sensitivity to heat or cold
- •Heat stroke
- •Hostility
- •Sudden withdrawal symptoms (including in newborns)
- •Slow or difficult breathing
- •Liver damage with yellowing of skin/eyes
- •Hallucinations
- •Severe allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of face/throat)
- •Sudden drop in blood pressure when changing position
- •Tooth decay
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to buprenorphine, naloxone, or any other ingredient.
- Do not take if you have severe breathing problems.
- Do not take if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not take if you are intoxicated by alcohol or having alcohol withdrawal.
- Do not take if you are taking naltrexone or nalmefene for alcohol or opioid dependence.
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- If you accidentally take too much, seek emergency medical help immediately.
- Keep this medicine safe from theft and never give it to others, as it can cause serious harm or death.
- Taking this medicine with alcohol, sedatives, or other opioids can cause severe, life-threatening breathing problems.
- This medicine can cause withdrawal if taken too soon after other opioids (wait at least 6 hours for short-acting, 24 hours for long-acting). Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without doctor's advice.
- Your doctor will monitor your liver with blood tests. Tell your doctor about any liver problems before starting treatment.
- This medicine can cause dizziness due to a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up quickly.
- This medicine can cause sleep-related breathing problems like sleep apnea. Contact your doctor if you notice these symptoms.
- Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can cause drowsiness and dizziness.
- If pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, talk to your doctor. This medicine can cause withdrawal and breathing problems in newborns. Do not breastfeed.