Manufacturer: Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Buprenorphine(20mg)
Your doctor will explain how to use Buvalor 20mg Patch. Follow the instructions carefully to get the most benefit. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.
Buvalor 20mg Patch helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking those chemical messengers in our body that are responsible for the pain sensation. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
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.
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 Buvalor
Constipation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Nausea
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.
Buvalor 20mg Patch 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.
No interaction found/established
Buvalor 20mg Patch is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
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.
impaired GI motility.
infectious diarrhea.
liver disease.
prematurity.
gastrointestinal obstruction.
acute MI.
drug dependence.
intracranial pressure.
Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch should be used as advised by the doctor.
You should change the patch every 7 days and apply a new patch to a new site.
Do not expose the patches to a heat source.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
It has a high potential for abuse, misuse, or addiction even at normal doses.
Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
Do not stop taking Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
Q. What is Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch used for?
Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch 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 to use Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch?
Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch should be applied to a clean, dry, rash-free, hairless, or nearly hairless area of skin on the upper chest, back, or arm, or side of the chest. Only use water to clean the area of skin prior to application because other substances (such as soaps, oils, or gels) may alter the absorption of the drug. Discard used patches carefully and out of reach of children or pets. Keep in mind that the skin is not the same everywhere on your body. Be sure to place the patch according to instructions from your doctor.
Q. What precautions are to be taken while using Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch?
Do not use the skin patch if it has been cut or damaged. Never wear more than 1 patch at a time unless your doctor has told you to. Do not apply the patch to parts of the body that is irritated, broken, cut, or damaged. Do not wear the skin patch on a part of your body where your child could reach or remove the patch from your skin. Avoid allowing children to watch you put on a skin patch. Never tell a child that this skin patch is a "bandage."
Q. What should I avoid while using Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch?
Avoid sources of heat while wearing the patch. Do not use a heating pad or electric blanket, tanning bed, or sauna. Avoid sunlight, hot bath water, and vigorous activity. Heat can increase the amount of the medicine you absorb through your skin and may cause an overdose or death.
Q. Can I use one patch over another for better effect?
If you’re using more than one patch at a time, never place one patch on top of another. The entire sticky side needs to be in direct contact with your skin. It is advisable to always consult your doctor in case you have any doubts regarding the usage of this medicine.
Q. I am not able to stick Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch onto my skin, can I use tape to stick?
If in case you are unable to stick the patch onto your skin do not use any dressing or tape. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Q. Can I take bath or shower while using Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch?
Yes, you can have showers and even go swimming while using Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch but not for a long period of time. Check the patch is still on properly afterward and dry the area around the patch carefully. If your patch is missing, put another patch on a different part of your body and put the old patch back in the packet it came in. Use it as per your doctor's advice.
Q. I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch?
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. When to consult the doctor?
Seek immediate medical help if you have shallow breathing, chest pain, fast heart rate, seizure, a light-headed feeling (like you might pass out), blisters, swelling, or severe irritation where the patch was worn, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or liver problems like upper stomach pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Q. Can I use Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch during pregnancy?
If you use Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch 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 Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch while breastfeeding?
Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch can pass into breast milk and may cause breathing problems or at times or life-threatening problems in a breastfeeding baby. Ask your doctor in detail about all the risks.
Q. How to safely store Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch?
As with most medications, Buvalor 20mg Transdermal Patch should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.
