Use a Buprenorphine/Naloxone COMBO for Opioid Dependence

August 2015

We're getting more questions about how to use buprenorphine/naloxone combos (Suboxone, etc) to help patients with opioid dependence.

Heroin overdose deaths have nearly quadrupled in the last decade. So the need for opioid dependence treatment is at an all-time high.

Buprenorphine is the most practical approach for many patients.

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Table of Contents

Antithrombotics "Bridge" Fewer Warfarin Patients With Enoxaparin
STIs Consider Prescribing "Expedited Partner Therapy" for STDs
COPD Think of Stiolto Respimat as Similar to Anoro Ellipta for COPD
Diabetes Don't Convert Doses When Switching From Humalog U-100 to U-200
Kidney Stones Don't Routinely Write for Tamsulosin or Nifedipine to Pass Kidney Stones
Osteoarthritis Keep Acetaminophen in Your Osteoarthritis Toolbox
Photosensitivity Advise Taking Photosensitizing Meds in the Evening
Prediabetes Don't Use Gliptins to Manage Prediabetes
Substance Use Disorder Use a Buprenorphine/Naloxone COMBO for Opioid Dependence
Phosphate Consider Using Auryxia to Bind Phosphate AND Increase Iron
Pregnancy Don't Rely on Pregnancy Letter Categories to Make Treatment Recommendations
Cardiology Don't Let PCSK9 Inhibitors Steer You Away From Statins