Workshop: Implementation and Clinical Challenges of Sublocade Treatment-Workshop: Implementation and Clinical Challenges of Sublocade Treatment

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Video Summary

In this video, healthcare professionals discuss the management of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). They focus on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) and buprenorphine extended-release injection (Sublocade). They mention treatment options for patients, including increasing the dose of sublingual buprenorphine naloxone, considering a switch to sublocade injection, monitoring adherence closely, addressing potential sources of opioid use, providing additional support for PTSD, and discussing implications of a positive pregnancy test. They also emphasize the need to assess if the patient requires additional mental health services and provide education on different treatment options.<br /><br />The professionals discuss a case where a patient switches from Suboxone to Sublocade due to ongoing cravings and non-adherence. They discuss the effectiveness of different dosage levels and the patient's preference for injection. Methadone and pain management for patients with OUD are also discussed.<br /><br />The conversation highlights the importance of managing patients' expectations, addressing cravings, and providing comprehensive care for comorbid conditions like PTSD and bulimia. The professionals share their experiences with different treatment options and emphasize the need for ongoing communication with other healthcare providers.<br /><br />The video emphasizes the individualized nature of treating patients with OUD and the importance of considering factors like patient preferences and comorbidities when determining the most appropriate treatment approach. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

healthcare professionals

opioid use disorder

medication-assisted treatment

buprenorphine/naloxone

Suboxone

buprenorphine extended-release injection

Sublocade

treatment options

monitoring adherence

PTSD support

cravings

comorbid conditions

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