Addiction medicine
Buprenorphine/naloxone
Suboxone
Generic nameBuprenorphine/naloxone
Brand nameSuboxone
Medication classPartial opioid agonist / antagonist
Typical adult exampleDose individualized
FrequencyOnce daily or divided
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Opioid use disorder
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- Signals opioid-dependence treatment; abrupt full-agonist changes can precipitate withdrawal.