Subutex
Subutex depot injection helps reduce withdrawal symptoms and dependence on opioids like morphine or heroin.
Form
depotinjektioneste, liuos
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine
Manufacturer
Indivior Europe Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For the first two months, you will receive a 300 mg dose. After that, your doctor will decide if you get 100 mg or 300 mg once a month.
Method
Your doctor will give you the medicine as an injection under the skin in your stomach area.
Important
The maximum dose is 300 mg once a month. There must be at least 26 days between doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Withdrawal symptoms
- •Headache
- •Sweating a lot
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea)
- •Pain
- •Feeling weak
- •Redness, pain, itching, or a small lump where the injection was given
- •Feeling agitated
- •Feeling anxious
- •Joint pain
- •Feeling tired or having low energy
- •Cough
- •Dry mouth
- •Constipation
- •Feeling sleepy
- •Feeling dizzy
RARE
- •Swelling, bruising, infection, or skin irritation at the injection site
- •Tightness in your chest or trouble breathing (bronchospasms)
- •Swelling of your skin or inside your mouth/throat
Important Warnings
- Get help right away if you have signs of a very bad allergic reaction, like trouble breathing, swelling in your face, or a rash all over your body.
- Do not use if you have bad breathing problems or if your breathing becomes very slow or shallow. This can be deadly.
- Tell your doctor if you have serious liver problems or signs that your liver is not working well (like yellow skin or eyes).
- Do not drink alcohol or use other medicines that make you sleepy (like sleeping pills or calm-down medicines). They can cause very bad breathing issues and death.
- This medicine is only given under the skin. Injecting it into a vein can cause severe harm or death. Do not try to change or use the medicine in any other way.
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- This medicine can make you sleepy or dizzy. Do not drive or use machines if you feel this way.
- This medicine is not for children or teens under 18 years old.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, talk to your doctor. This medicine can cause withdrawal symptoms in newborns.