MEDICINES
PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
IMPORTED MEDICINES
CONTACT US
Upload
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Buprigesic 2ml injection is used to treat moderate to severe pain and opioid (morphine) dependence in patients who are also receiving medical, social, and psychological support. This medicine is not recommended for children below 16 years of age.
Buprigesic 2ml 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weakness, drug withdrawal syndrome, anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, headache, sleepiness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have any respiratory disorders, problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
USES OF BUPRIGESIC INJECTION
- Moderate to severe pain
- Opioid (Morphine) dependence
BENEFITS OF BUPRIGESIC INJECTION
Buprigesic 2ml 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.
It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
In Opioid (Morphine) dependence
Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, the body may become dependent on them and cause withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to stop taking them. Buprigesic 2ml injection helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.
Common side effects of Buprigesic
- Weakness
- Anxiety
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Drug withdrawal syndrome
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
HOW TO USE BUPRIGESIC INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
SAFETY ADVICE
Pregnancy
Buprigesic 2ml 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.
Breast Feeding
Buprigesic 2ml injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver
Buprigesic 2ml injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Buprigesic 2ml injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Buprigesic 2ml injection is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Buprigesic 2ml injection.
Driving
Buprigesic 2ml injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick tips
- Buprigesic 2ml 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 2ml 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.
FAQs
Q. What is Buprigesic 2ml injection used for?
Buprigesic 2ml 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 2ml injection given?
This medicine should be injected into the skin and never into a vein. Buprigesic 2ml 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 2ml 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 2ml injection lasts?
The analgesic effect of Buprigesic 2ml injection usually lasts for an average of six hours but the duration may vary between individuals.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.