Generic name:buprenorphine transdermal (skin patch) [ BUE-pre-NOR-feen ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is Butrans?
Butrans skin patches contain buprenorphine, an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Butrans skin patches are used for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain that is not controlled by other medicines.
Butrans is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Warnings
You should not use Butrans skin patches if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, or a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
Buprenorphine can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming. MISUSE OF THIS MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using Butrans without a prescription. 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 Butrans with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Butrans if you are allergic to buprenorphine, or if you have:
breathing problems, sleep apnea;
a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
To make sure Butrans is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of breathing problem or lung disease;
a head injury, brain tumor, or
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