Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Neon Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Buprenorphine (0.3mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Phenanthrenes Derivatives
Habit Forming	Yes
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Opioids- Partial agonist
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	713

FAQ

Can I use Buprigesic 0.3mg while breastfeeding?

Buprigesic 0.3mg can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness, and breathing problems in a breastfeeding baby. Ask your doctor in detail about all the risks.

What is Buprigesic 0.3mg used for?

Buprigesic 0.3mg is used to relieve severe pain when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. This medicine is not used for minor pain or pain that only sometimes occurs. It should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or "as needed". It is also used to treat opioid use disorder.

Can I use Buprigesic 0.3mg during pregnancy?

If you use Buprigesic 0.3mg while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the medicine. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.

I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Buprigesic 0.3mg?

This medicine may cause a severe lowering of blood pressure, or a sudden drop in blood pressure when going from sitting to standing, especially if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor who might change your dosage.

How long the analgesic effect of Buprigesic 0.3mg lasts?

The analgesic effect of Buprigesic 0.3mg usually lasts for an average of six hours but the duration may vary between individuals.

After administration of Buprigesic 0.3mg, I can feel a small lump under your skin. Is this normal?

Yes, you may see or feel a small lump under your skin where the medicine was injected. This could last for several weeks but the lump might eventually get smaller. Avoid rubbing or massaging the lump, or wearing tight clothing over the area. Consult your doctor if it worries you.

Is Buprigesic 0.3mg an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?

Buprigesic 0.3mg 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

Can I take alcohol with Buprigesic 0.3mg?

This medicine may cause sleepiness or dizziness and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol and consult your doctor in case of any doubts.

How fast Buprigesic 0.3mg start to work after IV (intravenous) administration?

The analgesic (pain-relieving) effect after IV administration usually occurs within 10-30 minutes and the peak effects occur within 60 minutes.

How is Buprigesic 0.3mg given?

This medicine should be injected into the skin and never into a vein. Injecting Buprigesic 0.3mg into a vein or muscle could result in damage to the skin or underlying tissues, as well as a blood clot that could be fatal.

Can Buprigesic 0.3mg cause addiction?

This medicine may be addictive and cause psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms, particularly when used for long periods of time.

When should I see my doctor?

The person caring for you should seek medical help immediately if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue-colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.

Can Buprigesic 0.3mg cause depression?

Buprigesic 0.3mg is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.

Does Buprigesic 0.3mg block opiates?

Yes. Buprigesic 0.3mg block opiates

Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection Reviews

Buprigesic 0.3mg is used to treat moderate to severe pain and opioid (morphine) dependence in patients who are also receiving medical, social, and psychological support. This medicine is not recommended for children below 16 years of age.

Buprigesic 0.3mg is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should continue receiving the medicine until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.

The most common side effects of this medicine include weakness, drug withdrawal syndrome, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, headache, sleepiness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any respiratory disorders, problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.

How Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection Works

Buprigesic 0.3mg is a opioid partial agonist that provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.

How to Use Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses of Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection

Opioid (Morphine) dependence
Moderate to severe pain

Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Buprigesic 0.3mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Buprigesic 0.3mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Buprigesic 0.3mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buprigesic 0.3mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Buprigesic 0.3mg is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Buprigesic 0.3mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Buprigesic 0.3mg.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Buprigesic 0.3mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Buprigesic 0.3mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Buprigesic 0.3mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for liver function while taking this medicine.
Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
Do not stop taking Buprigesic 0.3mg without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Buprigesic 0.3mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for liver function while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking Buprigesic 0.3mg without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
Buprigesic 0.3mg is given as an injection by healthcare professionals only.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.

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