# Buprenorphine Hcl (Buprenorphine)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/buprenorphine-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Buprenorphine Hcl?

Buprenorphine Hcl (brand name: Buprenorphine) is an opioid partial agonist-antagonists and naloxone is in a class of medications called opioid antagonist taken sublingual. It is prescribed to treat pain, heroin dependence. Across the United States, 10,000 doctors prescribe Buprenorphine to approximately 58,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Buprenorphine

## Indications

Buprenorphine Hcl is prescribed for the treatment of pain and heroin dependence.

## Conditions treated

- [Pain](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pain)
- [Heroin Dependence](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/heroin-dependence)

## Mechanism of action

Buprenorphine sublingual tablet contains buprenorphine, a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor and an antagonist at the kappa-opioid receptor.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: opioid partial agonist-antagonists and naloxone is in a class of medications called opioid antagonists
- Route of administration: SUBLINGUAL

## Common side effects

asthenia, diarrhea, edema, infection, peripheral edema, rhinitis, sweating

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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