Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Buprenorphine Patch
Buprenorphine Patch
| Generic name | buprenorphine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | opioid analgesic (strong painkiller) |
| Forms | transdermal patch, sublingual tablet or film, injection (quick-release and modified-release) |
Buprenorphine patch is a strong opioid painkiller that is stuck onto the skin. It releases medicine slowly through the skin over 7 days to treat long-lasting, moderate pain or chronic pain that needs a strong painkiller.
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General information, not medical advice
Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.
- Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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