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Subutex was the name of two sublingual forms of buprenorphine; Subutex buccal film was a preparation that was used up to twice a day for severe pain relief and Subutex sublingual tablets were used... View more

Oxycodone is a potent pain-relieving medicine that should be reserved for mainly cancer-related pain. It carries a high potential for addiction and common side effects include sedation and... View more

Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

None

Side Effects

See the full Subutex side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: constipation, drowsiness, nausea, pruritus, vomiting.

See the full oxycodone side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: pruritus, agitation, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, hallucination, nausea, tremor, vomiting, diaphoresis.

See the full tramadol side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 5 mg
Per Unit* $1.64 - $1.72
Cost* $9.86 - $10.30

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Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $1.76
Cost* $10.54

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral concentrate
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Other buprenorphine brands include: Belbuca, Buprenex, Butrans, Sublocade Dazidox, Endocodone, ETH-Oxydose, Oxaydo, OxyContin, Oxydose, Oxyfast, Roxicodone, Xtampza ER View more ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER, Ultram

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

48 hours

5.6 hours

5.2 hours

CSA Schedule**

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3
Moderate abuse potential

Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
2
High potential for abuse

Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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N
Category N Not classified

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (2)

FDA Alerts (4)

Drug Interactions

A total of 630 drugs are known to interact with Subutex:

  • 191 major drug interactions (658 brand and generic names)
  • 434 moderate drug interactions (1771 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)

A total of 531 drugs are known to interact with oxycodone:

  • 199 major drug interactions (723 brand and generic names)
  • 331 moderate drug interactions (1340 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 541 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:

  • 292 major drug interactions (1036 brand and generic names)
  • 246 moderate drug interactions (1106 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (14 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Using buprenorphine together with other medications that also cause central nervous system... View more
  • Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of traMADol such as dizziness, drowsiness, and... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 08, 2002

October 26, 1998

March 03, 1995

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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