Buprenorphine is generally used in treatment of moderate to severe pain and opioid dependence
Side effects
Anxiety
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Nausea
Nervousness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Sweating
Vomiting
Weakness
How to use
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
How it works
Buprenorphine is a opioid partial agonist. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Buprenorphine an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive? Buprenorphine belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction
Q. Does Buprenorphine block opiates? Yes. Buprenorphine block opiates
Q. Can Buprenorphine cause depression? Buprenorphine is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.
Expert Advice
Do not take Buprenorphine if you are allergic to Buprenorphine or any of its ingredients. Do not take Buprenorphine if you have serious breathing problems; head injuries or brain disease; enlarged prostate gland; difficulties in passing urine; low blood pressure.Do not take Buprenorphine if you are intoxicated due to alcohol or have delirium tremens (sudden and severe mental changes including tremors and hallucinations due to alcohol withdrawal).Do not drive a car or operate machinery as it is known to cause drowsiness.Taking Buprenorphine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness especially when you get up too quickly from a lying position. Therefore, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
Product Details
SKU: PC-44654 Product Description: Addnok 0.2 mg Tablet is manufactured by Rusan Healthcare Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.