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Zubsolv sublingual tablets
Zubsolv is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone that binds to opioid receptors to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms in opioid use disorder.
Zubsolv is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone that binds to opioid receptors to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms in opioid use disorder. Used for Opioid use disorder maintenance treatment.
At a glance
| Generic name | Zubsolv sublingual tablets |
|---|---|
| Also known as | buprenorphine, naloxone |
| Sponsor | Indivior Inc. |
| Drug class | Opioid agonist-antagonist combination |
| Target | Mu-opioid receptor (buprenorphine); opioid receptors (naloxone antagonism) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist that provides a ceiling effect on respiratory depression, making it safer than full opioid agonists. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist included to deter intravenous misuse. Together, they work to prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce the reinforcing effects of illicit opioids.
Approved indications
- Opioid use disorder maintenance treatment
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Insomnia
- Sweating
- Dizziness
Key clinical trials
- A Bundled Intervention - Phase 2 (PHASE4)
- Comparing Outpatient Treatment Retention Among Individuals Using Fentanyl Randomized to Low-dose and Direct-to-inject Buprenorphine Initiation (PHASE4)
- Symptom-Inhibited Naloxone Induction (SINI) for Buprenorphine Initiation: A Feasibility Trial (PHASE4)
- Evaluating Buprenorphine/Naloxone Microdosing vs. Standard Dosing in Emergency Departments (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Comparing Rapid Micro-Induction and Standard Induction of Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (PHASE2)
- Monthly Versus Daily Buprenorphine Formulations for Treatment of Opiate Use Disorder (PHASE4)
- Medication Maintenance Therapy in Community Pharmacy Settings (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- XRB vs. SLB in Jail and at Re-entry: Pilot, Proof of Concept (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |