Generic Subutex 2 mg

Product Description

Description A branded prescription medicine is White Oval Subutex 2 mg B2 pills , which is used to treat an opioid (narcotic) addiction as well as get relief from body pain. Typically, Buprenorphine is a popular generic name of Subutex pills , which works partially against G protein-coupled receptors (called opioid receptors) and was widely available in the US market in 1985. In addition, on 8th October 2002, the formation of Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, and Methadone drugs, were approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and are used to treat the problem of OUD (opioid use disorder) occurring in patients. However, Subutex 2mg is now discontinued in the US market, but its generic variant can be used as an alternative opioid drug to treat the condition. The optimal dose of buprenorphine is a 2 mg oral tablet. It is typically administered by a health care professional to reduce the withdrawal symptoms and other food or drug carvings, which are related to the addiction to an opioid. Subutex 2mg Generic Name Buprenorphine Imprint B2 Logo Strength 2mg Color white Size 10.00mm Shape Oval Availability Prescription-only Pregnancy Category C-Risk cannot be ruled CSA Schedule 2-Moderate abuse potential Labeler / Supplier Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmacological Overview of Subutex 2 mg Composition and Dosage: Subutex 2 mg comes in two simple dosage forms, which are 2mg and 8 mg sublingual melts. 2mg formulation is often intended for initial treatment or for those patients who are less tolerant and require less amount of the medication due to other factors like other illnesses. The sublingual route of administration enables the agent to enter directly into the circulation system and this enables the action to take effect quickly which is ideal for the treatment of acute withdrawal. Mechanism of Action: Buprenorphine is a partially agonist, when it activates the mu-opioid receptor, this makes it is in between the full agonist morphine or oxycodone and an antagonist. This property of buprenorphine is critical in opioid dependence maintenance. It suppresses withdrawal symptoms and urge to use the drug, and the euphoria that accompanies use of the drug is also diminished. One of the salient features of buprenorphine is the ceiling effect. Beyond a specific level, in most cases at 32 mg most of the buprenorphine does not enhance more effect of the drug taken at once. This aspect helps to greatly minimize potential abuse and overdose, thus a better alternative in the management of opiate addiction. Clinical Usage Pharmacotherapy for Opioid Dependence: Subutex 2 mg has been specified and licensed for the pharmacoinvasive therapy of opioid dependence. The medication is usually combined with counseling and various behavioral therapies to adopt an all around approach to addiction. During opioid detoxification or during rehabilitation from it the medication may be administrated during the transitional period where individuals are being tapered off the opioids or as a long term maintenance therapy to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Induction Phase: During the initial phase of treatment with Subutex 2 mg, patients are initiated on the crucial induction phase. Most patients are encouraged to take their first dose as soon as they are mildly or moderately feeling sick from a lack of drugs. The method helps to avoid scenarios of precipitated withdrawal from buprenorphine when it Breaks free other opioids from their receptors. Initial doses are usually from 2 mg although this will be flexible to accomodate individual patient needs. Stabilization and Maintenance: After establishing a dose that a patient has taken for the first time, the provider observes the patient for effects. The focus in this phase is recovery from the usual symptoms of withdrawal syndrome while minimizing any adverse effects. For most of the patients that further treatment approach means that they have to take Subutex 2mg in stable dose for months and sometimes years, of corse as part of the total recovery strategies. Doses and Dosages of Subutex 2 mg For effectively treating patients experiencing opioid addiction and dependence, the Subutex 2mg comes in sublingual oral tablets and to be taken with prescribed optimal doses from 2 mg to 4 mg. This generic medicine comes in round, oval-shaped with white or off-white color and 8 mg tablets (maintenance dose) are imprinted with “B 8”. Doctors recommend the appropriate dose of Subutex 2mg medication depending on the patient’s medical condition, the health care provider assessing the patient’s health, and several drug interactions. For example, some patients may require a maximum dose of 24 mg (daily dose) if they continue to experience withdrawal symptoms. In comparison, others may need a minimum dose of either 2 mg or 4 mg to reduce the risk of side effects. Thus, the dosages of Subutex 2mg drug may be further adjusted based on the patient’s response and the side effects they experience to overcome them.