The FDA approved Subutex (buprenorphine hydrochloride) and Suboxone
tablets (buprenorphine hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride) for the
treatment of opiate dependence. Subutex and Suboxone treat opiate
addiction by preventing the symptoms of withdrawal from heroin and other
opiates. Dr. Nathan a leader in detoxification specializes in the
administration of buprenorphine.
These products represent two new formulations of buprenorphine. Dr.
Nathan has been hailed by the medical community for his ground breaking
work with these new drugs. Subutex contains only buprenorphine and is
intended for use at the beginning of treatment for drug abuse. Suboxone
contains both buprenorphine and the opiate antagonist naloxone and is
intended to be the formulation used in maintenance treatment of opiate
addiction. Naloxone has been added to Suboxone to guard against
intravenous abuse of buprenorphine by individuals physically dependent
on opiates. Dr. Nathan treats patients with respect and insures each
patient has a safe and effective detox experience.