Buprenorphine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Buprenorphine is an opioid medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for moderate to severe pain and opioid dependence treatment. In Pakistan it is available as injections and tablets, made by 16 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Buprenorphine works
Buprenorphine partly activates opioid receptors, relieving pain and reducing cravings and withdrawal, with a ceiling on some of its effects.
What is Buprenorphine used for?
- Moderate to severe pain and opioid dependence treatment
Buprenorphine is used for moderate to severe pain, including as long-acting skin patches for chronic pain, and under specialist programmes as treatment for opioid dependence.
Side effects of Buprenorphine
Common side effects of Buprenorphine include:
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Sweating
Get urgent help for slow or shallow breathing or extreme drowsiness.
Precautions and warnings
- It is a controlled medicine that can cause dependence; use it only as prescribed.
- Do not drink alcohol or take sleeping pills or other sedatives with it.
- Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- Tell your doctor if you have breathing problems or liver disease.
Frequently asked questions about Buprenorphine
What is the price of Buprenorphine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Buprenorphine products currently in stock range from Rs 42 to Rs 779 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Dorfene 0.3mg Injection at Rs 42. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Buprenorphine are available in Pakistan?
Buprenorphine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Bunorfin (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Opinor (Global Pharmaceuticals), Zonor (Pharmatec), Buepron (Sami Pharma Ltd), Prenor (Amson Farmaco Biologic), Norpin (Bosch Pharmaceuticals Ltd), B-nor (FYNK Pharmaceuticals) and Bubrifen (Global-vision), along with 8 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Buprenorphine?
Yes. Buprenorphine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Are all Buprenorphine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Buprenorphine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Buprenorphine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Buprenorphine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
