Buprigesic Patch 5 (Buprenorphine 5mg)

About Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s

Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s belongs to a class of drugs called ‘opioid analgesic‘ primarily used to treat opioid addiction (narcotics) like morphine, heroin, etc. In some cases, it also used to treat prevent and treat moderate to severe pain. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behaviour and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication.

Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s contains ‘Buprenorphine‘ an opioid partial agonist-antagonists that prevent withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It has been approved for the treatment of narcotic-use disorders.  A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone is prescribed for use in the treatment of opioid dependence. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain and helps in relieving pain.

Take Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain side effects in some cases, including drowsiness, dry mouth, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.  Do not take Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s is a habit-forming drug, and hence there is a risk of dependence on Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s. So, before stopping Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremor or general unwell feeling. Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s may decrease fertility in men and women. However, it is essential to talk to your doctor before starting treatment with Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s if you think you may want to have a baby in the future. Do not consume alcohol with Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Uses of Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s

Opioid (drug) addiction, Opioid (drug) detoxification, Pain

Medicinal Benefits

The Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s contains Buprenorphine as a substitution (replacement) treatment in patients who are addicted to opioid drugs (heroin and morphine, etc.). It prevents or reduces the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms experienced when addicts stop using opioid drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain and helps in relieving pain. Compared to other opioid analgesics like methadone, Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s has the advantage of having less sedation (sleepiness), decreased respiratory depression, decreased risk of diversion, less withdrawal symptoms and lower risk of toxicity at higher doses.

Directions for Use

Use Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s only when prescribed by a doctor. Always take Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s exactly as your doctor advised you.Sublingual tablet: Place the tablet under your tongue and allow it to dissolve with your mouth closed. Do not chew the tablet or swallow it whole.Injection: It can be given in the muscles (intramuscular/IM) or in the veins (intravenous/IV). Do not self administer. Any trained healthcare professional will administer it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Buprigesic 5mcg/Hr Transdermal Patch 2’s

• Weakness
• Anxiety
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Orthostatic hypotension (a sudden dip of blood pressure on standing)
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Sweating