Decline in Buprenorphine/Naloxone Prescriptions in a State Medicaid Population Following Formulary Conversion from Suboxone to Bunavail
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DOI: 10.1007/s12325-018-0696-y
Abstract: IntroductionA large, statewide, fee-for-service Medicaid plan recently (October 2015) executed a complete switch from sublingual buprenorphine–naloxone [(SLBN), Suboxone®] to buccal buprenorphine–naloxone [(BBN), Bunavail®] on its preferred drug formulary. This complete formulary switch provided an opportunity… read more here.
Keywords: buprenorphine naloxone; medicaid plan; buprenorphine; state medicaid ... See more keywords
Sublingual buprenorphine-naloxone precipitated withdrawal-A case report with review of literature and clinical considerations.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102121
Abstract: Buprenorphine- Naloxone Fixed Dose Combination (BNX) is widely used to manage opioid use disorders. Contrary to evidence based concepts about sublingual bio-availability of naloxone, a few small studies have reported non-negligible amounts absorbed sublingually. But… read more here.
Keywords: sublingual buprenorphine; report; buprenorphine naloxone; case ... See more keywords
The OPTIMA study, buprenorphine/naloxone and methadone models of care for the treatment of prescription opioid use disorder: Study design and rationale.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.04.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Rates of non-medical use of opioids, and opioid use disorders (OUD) have been rising throughout North America. Methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone are the recommended first-line treatment options for OUD in Canada. Most studies to date… read more here.
Keywords: buprenorphine naloxone; treatment; opioid use; study ... See more keywords
BUPRENORPHINE-NALOXONE-INDUCED NONCARDIOGENIC PULMONARY EDEMA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.721
Abstract: TOPIC: Critical Care TYPE: Medical Student/Resident Case Reports INTRODUCTION: Buprenorphine-naloxone is used to treat chronic pain and opioid use disorder. Each medication in this combination has been associated with noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. Here we report… read more here.
Keywords: noncardiogenic pulmonary; pulmonary edema; edema; buprenorphine naloxone ... See more keywords
A cluster-analytic profiling of heroin-dependent patients based on level, clinical adequacy, and patient-desired adjustment of buprenorphine dosage during buprenorphine-naloxone maintenance treatment in sixteen Spanish centers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.02.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND Buprenorphine dosage is a crucial factor influencing outcomes of buprenorphine treatment for heroin use disorders. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to identify naturally occurring profiles of heroin-dependent patients regarding individualized management… read more here.
Keywords: buprenorphine naloxone; buprenorphine dosage; treatment; dosage ... See more keywords
High buprenorphine-related mortality is persistent in Finland.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.08.010
Abstract: Sublingual buprenorphine is used in opioid maintenance treatment but buprenorphine is also widely abused and causes fatal poisonings. The aim of this study was to investigate buprenorphine-positive fatalities in order to gain novel information on… read more here.
Keywords: mono buprenorphine; buprenorphine naloxone; finland; buprenorphine related ... See more keywords
Developing A Rapid Transfer from Opioid Full Agonist to Buprenorphine: “Ultrarapid Micro-Dosing” Proof of Concept
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DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2022.2039814
Abstract: ABSTRACT Buprenorphine/naloxone has been shown to be effective for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). However, the traditional method of induction requires a patient to be in moderate-to-severe withdrawal, which is challenging, time-consuming, and a common… read more here.
Keywords: ultrarapid micro; buprenorphine; micro dosing; buprenorphine naloxone ... See more keywords
Buprenorphine-Naloxone in the Setting of Kratom Withdrawal, Opioid Use Disorder, and Stage IV Lung Adenocarcinoma.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0491
Abstract: Management of cancer-associated pain warrants consideration of many factors, including characterization and etiology of the pain, socioeconomic factors, medication tolerance, and substance use history. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is an herbal substance with stimulant and analgesic… read more here.
Keywords: kratom; buprenorphine naloxone; opioid; kratom withdrawal ... See more keywords
Distinctive Trajectories of Opioid Use Over an Extended Follow-up of Patients in a Multisite Trial on Buprenorphine + Naloxone and Methadone.
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DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000274
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Uncovering heterogeneities in longitudinal patterns (trajectories) of opioid use among individuals with opioid use disorder can increase our understanding of disease progression and treatment responses to improve care. The present study aims to identify… read more here.
Keywords: distinctive trajectories; use; buprenorphine naloxone; opioid use ... See more keywords
Rapid Micro-induction of Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder in a Critically ill Intubated Patient: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000675
Abstract: Background: Buprenorphine/naloxone has been shown to be an effective treatment of opioid use disorder. According to the Canadian National clinical practice guideline on the management of opioid use disorders, given the superior safety profile of… read more here.
Keywords: opioid use; buprenorphine; buprenorphine naloxone;
Statewide Availability of Buprenorphine/Naloxone in Acute Care Hospitals
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DOI: 10.1097/adm.0000000000000833
Abstract: Objectives: Evaluate the availability of buprenorphine/naloxone for inpatients with opioid use disorder in a state's acute care hospitals. Methods: An audit study of all acute care hospitals in New Mexico was performed. Hospitals were surveyed… read more here.
Keywords: care hospitals; availability buprenorphine; buprenorphine naloxone; acute care ... See more keywords