What is Buprenorphine?
Buprenorphine, is an opioid drug with partial agonist and antagonist activity. Buprenorphine was first marketed in the 1980s as an analgesic, yet today it is primarily used for the treatment of opioid addiction. It has a longer duration of action than morphine, and sublingual administration offer an analgesic effect which lasts 6 to 8 hours. Because the drug cannot be reversed by naloxone, it is not recommended for pain control.

When used for opioid dependence, buprenorphine remains effective in the body for up to 48 hours, decreases the tendency for withdrawal symptoms and counteracts the effects of concomitant opioids that may be taken by the patient.

Buprenorphine does have some side effects and these include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, itch, dry mouth, meiosis, orthostatic hypotension, difficulty with ejaculation, decreased libido, urinary retention, and constipation. Rare cases of liver necrosis and hepatitis with jaundice have been reported with the use of buprenorphine.

For those who receive buprenorphine, the liver function is regular monitored. The most severe and serious adverse reaction associated with buprenorphine use is respiratory depression which can be fatal. This is particularly problematic with buprenorphine because unlike morphine, there is no effective antidote.

Overview:
Buprenorphine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Obtained from opium, the juice secreted by the seeds of the poppy.

Appearance:
Sold as tablets, capsules

Street Names:
Bupe, Subs, Subbies, Orange Guys

Brand Names:
Suboxone, Subutex, Buprenex, Temgesic

Routes of Administration
Orally

Short - Term Effects

Euphoria
Relaxed feeling
Altered perception of time
Increased openness
Reduced defensiveness
Greater self-esteem
Loss of self consciousness
Muscle tension
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Increased temperature

Long - Term Effects

Memory impairment
Heart attacks
Strokes
Seizures
Depression
Fatigue
Stomach cramps
Acne – skin rash
Headaches
Paranoia
Difficulty in concentration
Respiratory failure
Liver failure

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