How Does Sublocade Work & What is it?
How does Sublocade work, and why is it an effective medication-assisted treatment for some patients dependent on opioids, including prescription pain relievers and illegal drugs? Buprenorphine is an essential medication for opioid dependence; Sublocade is one of the forms of buprenorphine available. We’ll also talk more about this class of drugs called opioids and how they affect the body. What Is Opioid Use Disorder? Opioid drug forms include prescription medications and illicit substances. Sublocade treatment is for opioid use disorders, including psychological addiction and physical dependence. Opioid medicines are a class of drugs that, as prescriptions, are for acute pain management. Oxycodone (OxyContin) and hydrocodone (Vicodin) are two examples of prescription opioids for pain relief. Codeine and morphine are also opioid analgesics. The class of drugs is also sometimes known as opiates. Synthetic opioids include fentanyl, and heroin is a widely abused illicit opioid. The addic...