Brixadi (Weekly)

Alternate Name: Brixadi Monthly

Dosage Form: Syringe

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Anesthetic Adjunct, Analgesic, Opioid Dependency

Generic Available: No

Strength: 24 MG/0.48ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gallbladder problems, lung disease or breathing problems (including COPD, sleep apnea), pancreas problems, an underactive thyroid, an adrenal problem, a spine deformity, problems with urination, an enlarged prostate, or a history of seizures, depression, or mental health problems. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, a slow heartbeat, or a history of heart rhythm problems (including long QT syndrome). Tell your doctor if you have ever had a head injury, brain tumor, or stroke. Tell your doctor if you have ever been addicted to alcohol or drugs. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Increased risk of serious injection site reactionsWorsening of painAdrenal gland problemsLiver problemsQT prolongation (heart rhythm problem)Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines) This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Tell your doctor or anyone who treats you that you have been using Sublocade® injection within the last 6 months. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

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