For patients with busy schedules, remembering a daily film or tablet can become another challenge in treatment. Sublocade offers a longer-acting option.
At Mahajan Therapeutics, Sublocade is offered as a once-monthly extended-release buprenorphine medication for moderate to severe opioid use disorder.
Instead of taking medication every day, patients receive a single monthly injection that provides continuous support for 30 days.
That approach can reduce the burden of medication management and support long-term stability.
Moving to Extended Release
Sublocade is not started immediately for most patients. Before the first injection, patients complete a lead-in period using a film or tablet form of buprenorphine, such as Suboxone, for at least 7 days.
This lead-in period helps the body adjust to buprenorphine and helps confirm that the medication is effective and well tolerated.
After stabilization, patients can transition to Sublocade, which is administered in the clinic as a monthly extended-release injection.
Typical Sublocade Dosing Schedule
Treatment usually involves:
- One injection every28 days
- An early stabilization period followed by maintenance dosing
- Routine follow-up with a provider tomonitor progress
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Sublocade is given during a brief in-office appointment:
- The injection is placed in the abdominal area
- The proceduregenerally takes only a few minutes
- A small bump at the injection site may be noticeable at first
- That bump usually becomes less noticeable as the medication is absorbed
How Sublocade Works
Sublocade is injected as a liquid under the skin. After administration, it forms a small solid depot that releases buprenorphine slowly into the bloodstream over the next 30 days.
Maintaining a Steady State
By maintaining a steady level of buprenorphine in the body, Sublocade may help provide:
- Reduced cravings
- Relief from withdrawal symptoms
- More stable mood and energy
- A smoother and steadier treatment experience
Key Benefits for Your Lifestyle
Sublocade is designed to make treatment simpler and more consistent during OUD recovery.
Consistency
With daily medication, a missed dose can affect how treatment feels from day to day. Sublocade delivers support for the entire month, removing the need to remember a daily medication routine.
Discretion
Without daily films or tablets to manage, treatment can feel more private. The medication is given during an appointment and then continues working in the background for 30 days.
Safety
Because there is no medication stored at home, children and pets cannot accidentally access it. The medication is delivered in a clinical setting during a scheduled monthly visit.
Stability That Supports Relationships
Consistent treatment often supports more predictable routines. As patients feel more stable, many find it easier to improve communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect with loved ones.
Start Your 30-Day Approach to Recovery With Mahajan Therapeutics
Sublocade can make it easier to spend less time thinking about medication and more time focusing on recovery goals.
If you are considering Sublocade, our team can help you decide whether it belongs in your treatment plan.
Mahajan Therapeutics supports patients with medication, counseling, and continued clinical care for OUD.
Contact us today to learn whether Sublocade may be the right next step for you.