Belbuca and Corticorelin ovine triflutate

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

Belbuca buccal films contain buprenorphine, an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Belbuca buccal films are for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain that is not controlled by other medicines.

Belbuca is not for use on an as-needed basis for occasional pain.

The Belbuca buccal film is placed between the gum and cheek where it adheres to the moist buccal mucosa to deliver the medicine as the film dissolves.

• Generic Name: corticorelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acthrel

Corticorelin ovine triflutate is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body.

Corticorelin ovine triflutate is used as part of a medical test in people with Cushing's syndrome. Cushing syndrome is caused by high levels of cortisol (a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland).

Corticorelin ovine triflutate is also used to help your doctor determine why your body is producing too much of its own cortisol.

Corticorelin ovine triflutate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.