buprenorphine (redirected from Bupe)

buprenorphine /bu·pre·nor·phine/ (bu″prĕ-nor´fēn) a synthetic opioid agonist-antagonist derived from thebaine, used as the hydrochloride salt as an analgesic and as an anesthesia adjunct.

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buprenorphine

[bu′prĕ-nor′fēn]

a synthetic opioid agonist-antagonist derived from thebaine, used in the form of the hydrochloride salt as an analgesic for moderate to severe pain and as an anesthesia adjunct. Administered sublingually or by intramuscular or IV injection.

indications It is administered parenterally for the relief of moderate to severe pain and is used in tablet form to treat opioid dependence.

contraindication This Schedule V controlled substance is contraindicated for patients who may be opioid dependent.

adverse effects Among the reported adverse effects are respiratory depression, sedation, nausea, dizziness, vertigo, headache, vomiting, miosis, diaphoresis, and hypotension.

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buprenorphine

an analgesic and opiate antagonist. Its analgesic effects are much greater and last much longer than those of morphine.

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buprenorphine

Addiction medicine An agent that may be superior to methadone in ↓ heroin and cocaine abuse Side effects Sedation, constipation. Cf Methadone.