The recommended target dosage of SUBOXONE sublingual film during maintenance is 16 mg/4 mg buprenorphine/naloxone/day as a single daily dose. Dosages higher than 24 mg/6 mg daily have not been demonstrated to provide a clinical advantage.
For maintenance therapy, Suboxone film may be administered buccally and/or sublingually. The film is not to be swallowed. The film is to be placed under the tongue or inside either cheek until completely dissolved. It is advised that patients moisten their mouths prior to dosing.
Do they make 12 mg Suboxone?
Suboxone sublingual film is already available in 2mg/0.5mg and 8mg/2mg dosage strengths. The new 4mg/1mg and 12mg/3mg strengths of Suboxone sublingual film will be available later this year.Aug 20, 2012
Is there a 12 mg Suboxone?
N12 (Suboxone Sublingual Film 12 mg / 3 mg) Suboxone is used in the treatment of opiate dependence and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesic combinations.
What class drug is buprenorphine?
Buprenorphine is in a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists and naloxone is in a class of medications called opioid antagonistsopioid antagonistsNaloxone and naltrexone are commonly used opioid antagonist drugs which are competitive antagonists that bind to the opioid receptors with higher affinity than agonists but do not activate the receptors. This effectively blocks the receptor, preventing the body from responding to opioids and endorphins.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Opioid_antagonistOpioid antagonist - Wikipedia.
Is buprenorphine a Tier 3 drug?
Medicare prescription drug plans typically list buprenorphine / naloxone on Tier 2 of their formulary. Generally, the higher the tier, the more you have to pay for the medication.