Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection (1ml)

Manufacturer: Neon Laboratories Ltd

Salt Composition : Buprenorphine(0.3mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹22.25

Vial of 1ml Injection

(Inclusive of all taxes)


Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection 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.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Pharmacokinets

The terminal elimination half-life of buprenorphine is long and there is considerable variation in reported values (mean values ranging from 3 to 44 hours). Most of a dose of buprenorphine is eliminated in the faeces, with approximately 10-30% excreted in urine.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Buprigesic

Weakness

Anxiety

Nervousness

Dizziness

Drug withdrawal syndrome

Headache

Sleepiness

Diarrhea

Nausea

Vomiting

Abdominal pain

Contra Indications

chronic hepatitis B.

chronic hepatitis C.

untreated decreased level of thyroid hormones.

decreased function of the adrenal gland.

psychosis caused by sudden alcohol withdrawal.

toxic psychosis.

alcohol intoxication.

a low seizure threshold.

Pregnancy Related Information

Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection.


Breast Feeding Related Information

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


Children Related Information

Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Buprenorphine is indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Buprenorphine is also used in combination with naloxone in a fixed-dose combination product for the treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder.

Interactions

impaired GI motility.

infectious diarrhea.

liver disease.

prematurity.

gastrointestinal obstruction.

acute MI.

drug dependence.

intracranial pressure.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

Effects Of Overdose

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection is given as an injection by healthcare professionals only.

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 Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.

Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.

Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.

Do not stop taking Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.

Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check for liver function while taking this medicine.

How To Use

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


FAQs

Q. What is Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection used for?

Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection 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.

Q. How is Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection given?

This medicine should be injected into the skin and never into a vein. Injecting Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection 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.

Q. How fast Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection 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.

Q. How long the analgesic effect of Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection lasts?

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

Q. After administration of Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection, 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.

Q. 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.

Q. Can I take alcohol with Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection?

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.

Q. 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 Injection?

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.

Q. Can Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection cause addiction?

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

Q. Can I use Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection during pregnancy?

If you use Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection 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.

Q. Can I use Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection while breastfeeding?

Buprigesic 0.3mg Injection 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.