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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Suboxone  Suboxone has 32 Side Effects total
10 are Life Threatening
11 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Suboxone |
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| | Suboxone is also known by the generic name Buprenorphine-Naloxone
USES:
This medication contains 2 medicines:
buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat narcotic (opioid) dependence/addiction. Buprenorphine belongs to a class of drugs called mixed narcotic agonist-antagonists. Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opiate-type narcotics.
Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist that blocks the effect of narcotics and can cause severe narcotic withdrawal when injected. It has little effect when taken by mouth or dissolved under the tongue. It is combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and misuse (injection) of this medication. This combination medication is used as part of a complete treatment program for drug abuse (such as compliance monitoring, counseling, behavioral contract, lifestyle changes).
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Suboxone has 10 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Abscess is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Backache - Back Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Suboxone |
Suboxone has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Depression is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Suboxone |
Suboxone Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Suboxone has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):
Suboxone has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Suboxone has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1269 drug(s).
Suboxone has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Suboxone has 31 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Suboxone.
Suboxone Sublingual Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Pain in Opioid Naive Patients is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Relative Contraindications
Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Suboxone.
CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Chronic Disease of Respiratory System - Chronic Lung or Breathing Passage Problem is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Chronic Hepatitis C is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Chronic Type B Viral Hepatitis - Chronic Hepatitis B is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Head Injury is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Kyphoscoliosis with Respiratory Compromise - Curvature of the Spine with Respiratory Compromise is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Respiratory Insufficiency - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Contraindication Warnings
Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Biliary Tract Disorder - Biliary and Gallbladder Problem is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Suboxone.
Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Suboxone. |
Suboxone has 8 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Buprenorphine-Naloxone 2 Mg-0.5 Mg Sublingual Film
Buprenorphine-Naloxone 2 Mg-0.5 Mg Sublingual Tab
Buprenorphine-Naloxone 8 Mg-2 Mg Sublingual Film
Buprenorphine-Naloxone 8 Mg-2 Mg Sublingual Tab
Suboxone 2 Mg-0.5 Mg Sublingual Film
Suboxone 2 Mg-0.5 Mg Sublingual Tab
Suboxone 8 Mg-2 Mg Sublingual Film
Suboxone 8 Mg-2 Mg Sublingual Tab
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Suboxone - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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