Medications Used to TREAT Opioid ADDICTION

Question 1

Methadone

Answer 1

• Taken ORALLY 1x/DAY
  -Reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms
  -Liquid form (Bright Pink)

*Often used for patients with severe opioid addiction

Advantage: Highly Effective

Disadvantage: Clustering people to go places to get dosed. It is a hassle if it is done every day.

Question 2

Buprenorphine

Answer 2

-Taken ORALLY 1x/day or sustained-release forms like an implant or injection.

• Reduces craving and withdrawal symptoms

Advantage: Available by prescription

Disadvantage: Difficulty in finding a provider that can prescribe buprenorphine.

Question 3

Suboxone 쏘벅쓴

Answer 3

Buprenorphine and Naloxone 널렠쓴

-Naloxone blocks the effects of opioid medication, including pain relief or feelings of well-being that can lead to opioid misuse.

Question 4

Naltrexon 널튜렠쓴

Answer 4

Brand names: Vivitrol, Revia, Vivitro(injectable)

• Taken ORALLY or sustained-release injection MONTHLY

Advantage: MONTHLY»Convenient

Disadvantage: Patient must completely withdraw from opioid use seven days prior to treatment&raquo_space; difficult commitment.

ex: USUALLY Nasal Spray or EpiPEN