Introduction
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.
Primary Uses
Moderate to severe pain
Indications
An analgesic used in moderate to severe pain conditions.
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.
Warnings
Pregnancy
Its risk in pregnant females cannot be ruled out. So a risk/ benefit analysis is required.
Lactation
In lactating mothers, it is contraindicated & not recommended.
Driving
Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
Used with special caution in narcotic dependence or previous large doses of narcotics, having impaired lung or liver function, acute alcohol intoxication, history of seizures, head injury, shock, or impaired consciousness. Also careful use in case of raised intracranial pressure or lesions, toxic psychosis, fever, prostatic hypertrophy, UT obstruction & hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), elderly or weakened patients.
Contraindications
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).
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.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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