Brodalumab Subcutaneous and Buprenorphine oral/sublingual

• Generic Name: brodalumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Siliq

Brodalumab injection is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments. Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease with red patches and white scales that don't go away.

Brodalumab is only available through a restricted access program. Doctors who are enrolled in the restricted program can write a prescription for brodalumab.

• Generic Name: buprenorphine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Probuphine, Belbuca, Buprenex, Butrans, Sublocade, Subutex

Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Buprenorphine oral/sublingual (given under the tongue) is used to treat opioid addiction.

Other forms of buprenorphine are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Buprenorphine sublingual is not for use as a pain medication.

Buprenorphine sublingual may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.