Gvoke Injection and Sublocade

• Generic Name: glucagon
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Glucagen, GlucaGen HypoKit, Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Gvoke HypoPen, Gvoke PFS, Baqsimi

Gvoke HypoPen is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.

Gvoke HypoPen is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This medicine is also used during a radiologic (x-ray) examination to help diagnose certain disorders of the stomach or intestines.

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

• 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.