Does sublocade block other drugs? Understanding Its Role in OUD Treatment
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Sublocade is a medication that delivers buprenorphine over an extended period, and in a 12-week study, a 300mg dose was shown to block the drug-liking effects of potent opioids like hydromorphone. This once-monthly injection contains buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist that binds to and partially activates the brain's opioid receptors, effectively blocking other, full-agonist opioids from producing their euphoric effects. Understanding how **does Sublocade block other drugs?** is crucial for patients, families, and healthcare providers involved in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD).
