Buprenorphine transdermal (skin patch)

Generic name: buprenorphine transdermal (skin patch) [ BUE-pre-NOR-feen ]
Brand name: Butrans
Dosage form: transdermal film, extended release (10 mcg/hr; 15 mcg/hr; 20 mcg/hr; 5 mcg/hr; 7.5 mcg/hr)
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 4, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is buprenorphine transdermal?

Buprenorphine transdermal is an opioid pain medication that is used for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain that is not controlled by other medicines. buprenorphine transdermal is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

Buprenorphine transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, or a blockage in your stomach or intestines.

MISUSE OF THIS MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.

Using this medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.

Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use buprenorphine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a severe breathing problem; or

• a blockage in your stomach or intestines.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

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