Orange Suboxone Pill
Orange Suboxone Pill is a combination pill having Buprenorphine and Naloxone as the active ingredients. it is mainly used to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
Orange Suboxone Pill also comes in film, which is more commonly used than in tablet form. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, and Naloxone is an opioid antagonist. they both help the patient get rid of opioid dependence.
Each Orange Suboxone Pill contains Buprenorphine and Naloxone in a 4:1 ratio, with Buprenorphine being the larger active ingredient.
Name of available Orange Suboxone Pill
N8 LOGO (Suboxone 8 mg / 2 mg) – This Orange Suboxone Pill is Supplied by Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals, Inc. It contains Buprenorphine 8mg and Naloxone 2mg.
RP b8 – Another Orange Suboxone Pill supplied by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals. it is a generic version of Suboxone having an 8&2mg combination.
54 375 (Buprenorphine HCL and Naloxone HCL) – Peach-colored round-shaped suboxone pill supplied by Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC.
970 Orange Pill – Produced by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. containing Buprenorphine HCL and Naloxone HCL (Sublingual) 8 mg (base) / 2 mg (base).
AN 415 Pill – This generic tablet is circular in shape, with AN 415 embossed on it. It contains 8 mg of buprenorphine and 3 mg of Naloxone.
Logo (Actavis) 153 – Oval shaped pink colored Suboxone pill supplied by Actavis Pharma, Inc. it is another 8 mg pill.
8 Pill – Hexagonal pill with 8 imprints on it is another orange suboxone pill supplied by Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc.
970 Pill – Another orange suboxone pill supplied by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. contains 8 mg of Buprenorphine and 2 mg of Naloxone.
A 14 Pill – An orange-colored round pill with an A 14 Imprint is a low-strength orange suboxone pill supplied by Amneal Pharmaceuticals.
969 Orange Pill – 969 Orange Round Pill is another pill by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. it contains 2 mg of Buprenorphine and 0.5 mg of Naloxone.
How does Orange Suboxone Pill work?
Orange Suboxone Pill contains Buprenorphine and Naloxone as active ingredients which work in the following ways.
Buprenorphine – belongs to the class of drugs called opioid partial agonists. this drug also produces a similar effect to that of full opioid agonists such as methadone and heroin.
However, Orange Suboxone Pill also produces weaker effects like euphoria and respiratory depression. It works in the following ways:
- Reduces physical dependence on full opioids,
- Lower the chances of opioid misuse,
- It can also help to recover from nervousness or tremors from addiction.
Naloxone – it works by removing opioids from the body. it usually reverses the effect of opioid within 30 to 40 minutes.
Suboxone Orange Pill how to take?
Suboxone orange pill how to take is one of the commonly asked questions on the internet. it is a sublingual pill so there is a different procedure to take it.
Suboxone orange sublingual pill works faster as they are absorbed within 1 to 3 minutes. To take the Suboxone pill keep a single pill below the tongue until it gets fully dissolved.
Do not break it, crush it or swallow it. also, do not eat drink, or smoke while your Suboxone Orange Pill gets fully dissolved.
Orange Suboxone Pill side effects
Like any other Opioid Agonist, Suboxone Orange Pill can cause mild to moderate side effects. You may also get addicted if not used properly.
Common side effects of orange suboxone pill
- sedation,
- dizziness,
- sweating,
- vertigo,
- headache & nausea,
- vomiting,
- dry mouth,
- constipation,
- dyspepsia,
- abdominal cramps,
- flatulence,
- rash,
- urticaria,
- blurred vision,
- hallucinations.
You are more likely to experience most of these suboxone orange pill side effects after few hours after you take it. It can also have other normal side effects.
Most of these side effects go away on their own without any special treatment. However, you should talk to your doctor if any of these side effects bother you in life or do not go away.
Apart from these normal side effects, the suboxone orange pill may also cause some severe side effects in some rare percentage of the population.
Severe side effects of suboxone orange pill
- CNS depression, including somnolence, dizziness,
- alterations in judgment and levels of consciousness,
- coma & death
You should immediately contact the nearby poison control center or hospital to seem immediate help.
Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Usually, the Orange suboxone pill is not recommended during pregnancy. which is mainly because it is a pregnancy category C pill that may be harmful to the fetus.
Nursing mothers should also avoid taking the Orange suboxone pill as some extent of the drug gets passed through breastmilk and may cause withdrawal symptoms in babies.
Recontinue breastfeeding only after the drug is completely removed from the body. talk to your doctor or pharmacist to know more about it.
Drug interactions of suboxone orange pill
Drug-Drug interaction is an extremely important aspect of any medical treatment as it can change the way your medication works and may cause side effects in some cases.
Following is the list of drugs that should be avoided while taking the suboxone orange pill:
- diphenhydramine
- clonazepam
- escitalopram
- pregabalin
- acetaminophen/hydrocodone
- diazepam
- alprazolam
You should also ask your pharmacist about any other drug interactions including your herbal or nutritional supplements.