What is BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE used for?

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE (brand name buprenorphine hydrochloride) is a Opioid Analgesic indicated for a partial opioid agonist.

What are the most common side effects of BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE the same as buprenorphine hydrochloride?

buprenorphine hydrochloride is a brand name for BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Q: How does BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE work?

BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Buprenorphine sublingual tablets contain buprenorphine, a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor and an antagonist at the kappa-opioid receptor..

Opioid Analgesic

Brand names: buprenorphine hydrochloride

Sublingual

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Buprenorphine sublingual tablets contain buprenorphine, a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor and an antagonist at the kappa-opioid receptor.

Indications

a partial opioid agonist

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Buprenorphine sublingual tablets is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine
• as serious adverse reactions
• including anaphylactic shock
• have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] . Hypersensitivity to buprenorphine. ( 4 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse: Buprenorphine can be abused in a similar manner to other opioids
1 ) Respiratory Depression: Life-threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred in association with buprenorphine use
Buprenorphine can cause severe, possibly fatal, respiratory depression in children
6 ) Risk of Opioid Withdrawal with Abrupt Discontinuation: If treatment is temporarily interrupted or discontinued, monitor patients for withdrawal and treat appropriately

Known Side Effects

5 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

Dizziness

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Overall Sentiment

Slightly negative

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Fatigue (1)

Insomnia (1)

Anxiety (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Progressing Strange Sleep Phenomena In 33-yr-old White Female (Long, sorry)

The issue: For about a year I've noticed that I'll randomly wake up with my arm in strange positions: arm straight in the air, hand tucked in but elbow straight in the air, elbow straight in the air with my knuckles pressed into my eyeball or the bridge of my nose -- or even my fingers pressed circu

r/AskDocs122y ago

Fatigue

Insomnia

Anxiety

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE openFDA label JSON → BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE FAERS adverse-event reports → BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of BUPRENORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Sublingual