Buprenorphine oral/sublingual and Cetylev oral, effervescent

• 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.

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Cetylev, Mucomyst-10

Cetylev is an acetaminophen antidote that helps your body preserve a substance that can help detoxify the liver.

Cetylev is used to treat acetaminophen overdose and help prevent damage to your liver caused by taking large quantities of acetaminophen (Tylenol).

There are other brands and forms of acetylcysteine available, and some can be purchased over the counter. Not all forms of Cetylev are effective as an acetaminophen antidote. Treatment of acetaminophen overdose should be managed by a medical doctor.

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