BUVALOR 10MG PATCH

Overview

BUVALOR 10MG PATCH is a Schedule H drug.

BUVALOR 10MG PATCH is composed of: BUPRENORPHINE (10.0 MG)

Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.Buprenorphine implant (placed under the skin) is used to treat opioid addiction in certain people whose addiction has already been controlled with other forms of buprenorphine. The implant is for adults and teenagers who are at least 16 years old.Buprenorphine is used in moderate to severe pain and opioid dependence.Buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist-antagonists. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs.Buprenorphine belongs to a group of drugs called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which help to relieve pain by binding to certain opioid receptors in the body. It treats dependence because it produces similar effects to opioids.

Usage

BUPRENORPHINE is generally used to treat: Addiction

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Precautions for BUVALOR 10MG PATCH and its Constituents

• 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.
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•  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.
• Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BUPRENORPHINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

BUPRENORPHINE : Diarrhoea, Constipation, Anxiety, Orthostatic Hypotension, Drowsiness, Head Headache, Nausea, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Face Discoloration, Neck Discoloration

Serious Side-Effects

BUPRENORPHINE : Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, Back Pain, Chills, Cough, Fever, Head Headache, Lower Back Pain, Runny Nose, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Sleeping, Sneezing, Vomit

Disease Interactions

BUPRENORPHINE can interfere with: Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Enterocolitis, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Alcoholism, Brain Tumor, Respiratory Failure, Adrenal Insufficiency, Gall Bladder Disease, Hypothyroidism, Panhypopituitarism, Seizure, Urinary Retention

Technical Classification

BUPRENORPHINE is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for BUVALOR 10MG PATCH

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BUVALOR 10MG PATCH	INR 1810 for 2 PATCHES	BUPRENORPHINE 10.0 MG
BUVALOR PATCH	INR 1810 for 2 PATCHES	BUPRENORPHINE 10 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BUPRENORPHINE		BUPRENORPHINE
BUPRIGESIC 0.3MG INJ	INR 22.25 for 1 ML INJECTION	BUPRENORPHINE 0.3 MG
BUPRIGESIC 0.6MG INJ	INR 32.5 for 2 ML INJECTION	BUPRENORPHINE 0.6 MG
BUVALOR 20MG PATCH	INR 3280 for 2 PATCHES	BUPRENORPHINE 20.0 MG
BUVALOR 5MG PATCH	INR 990 for 2 PATCHES	BUPRENORPHINE 5.0 MG
LUPIGESIC-OLD 0.30MG INJ	INR 11.12 for 2 ML INJECTION	BUPRENORPHINE 0.3 MG
NORPHIN 0.3MG INJ	INR 61.77 for 2 ML INJECTION	BUPRENORPHINE 0.3 MG
QUDICT 2MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 275 for 10 TABLETS	BUPRENORPHINE 2.0 MG, NALOXONE 0.5 MG