Apo-Amoxi and Sublocade

• Generic Name: penicillin v potassium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  PC Pen VK, Pen-V, Penicillin-VK, Veetids

Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.

There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Penicillins are available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: buprenorphine
• Dosage Forms: subcutaneous injection
• Other Brand Names: Sublocade, Belbuca, Buprenex, Probuphine, Butrans, Subutex

Sublocade (buprenorphine) is an opioid medication, sometimes called a narcotic.

Sublocade is used to treat opioid addiction. It is not for use as a pain medication.

Sublocade is given to people who have started addiction treatment with an oral form of buprenorphine placed under the tongue or inside the cheek (such as Suboxone or Subutex).

Sublocade is available only in a certified healthcare setting under a special program. You will not be able to give yourself this medicine.