Medication
Suboxone® (Buprenorphine/Naloxone)
A one-page care plan for patients taking Suboxone® (Buprenorphine/Naloxone), covering Purpose & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose & Protection
- know this medicine treats opioid use disorder by reducing withdrawal, cravings, and opioid effects
- I know starting it too soon after another opioid can cause sudden, severe withdrawal
- I know the naloxone in this medicine helps discourage misuse but does not replace rescue naloxone nasal spray
- I tell every provider I take buprenorphine before surgery, dental work, emergency care, or treatment for pain
Expectations & Execution
4 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Suboxone® (Buprenorphine/Naloxone) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.