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buprenorphine

An analgesic used in moderate to severe pain conditions.

Contradications

It is contraindicated in conditions of opioid dependence, severe lung & liver insufficiency, myasthenia gravis (long-term neuromuscular disease), delirium tremens (confusion caused upon withdrawal of alcohol).

Side effects

Side effects experienced include:

Dizziness, nausea, sweating, drowsiness, erythema (redness of skin or mucous membrane), pruritus, rash, GI upset and dry mouth. This not a complete list, so physician guidance is required in case of any complications or severity.

Expert Advice

Sublingual tablets not to be swallowed. Place tablet under the tongue & let it dissolve.
Prescriber to be consulted immediately in case of breathing difficulty, unrelieved nausea or vomiting, unusual weakness, chest pain or increased drowsiness.
Alcohol avoided during therapy.
Slowly change position when rising from a sitting or lying position.
In the case of unrelieved constipation, consult the prescriber for a suitable laxative or stool softener.

FAQs

Buprenorphine is used for?

The medicine and its combination together with naloxone is used to treat opioid dependence (addiction to opioid drugs like heroin & narcotic painkillers).

How long should I wait to take Buprenorphine after taking methadone?

There should be at least 24 hours (rather longer) between the time you will take your last dose of methadone & the first dose of buprenorphine.

How many times should I take this medicine in a day?

This medicines effect lasts for 24 hours, meaning take it once a day.

Which other drugs interact with Buprenorphine?

Products that interact with this medicine include: naltrexone, mixed opioid agonist- antagonist like butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine.

Can this medicine cause rise in blood pressure?

It is found that buprenorphine can cause an early & dose-dependent rise in heart rate & systolic and diastolic blood pressure.