Buvalor 20 Patch Information

Buvalor 20 Patch is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Patch. Pain, Opioid Toxicity are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Buvalor 20 Patch have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Buvalor 20 Patch depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Buvalor 20 Patch have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Buvalor 20 Patch go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Buvalor 20 Patch's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Buvalor 20 Patch related warnings talks about Buvalor 20 Patch's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Buvalor 20 Patch can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Buvalor 20 Patch in conditions like Liver Disease, Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). The section on Buvalor 20 Patch contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Buvalor 20 Patch may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Buvalor 20 Patch, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Buvalor Benefits & Uses
Buvalor Dosage & How to Take
Buvalor Side Effects
Buvalor Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Buvalor with Other Drugs
Buvalor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Buvalor
Buvalor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Buvalor 20 Patch Benefits & Uses

Buvalor 20 Patch is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Buvalor 20 Patch Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 10 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Buvalor 20 Patch Related Warnings

Is the use of Buvalor 20 Patch safe for pregnant women?

Buvalor can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Buvalor right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Buvalor 20 Patch safe during breastfeeding?

Buvalor may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Buvalor 20 Patch on the Kidneys?

Using Buvalor does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Buvalor 20 Patch on the Liver?

Buvalor may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Buvalor 20 Patch on the Heart?

Side effects of Buvalor rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Buvalor 20 Patch with Other Drugs

Buvalor 20 Patch should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Codeine

Carbamazepine

Moderate

Ritonavir

Erythromycin

Ketoconazole

Buvalor 20 Patch Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Buvalor 20 Patch unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Jaundice
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Buvalor 20 Patch

Is this Buvalor 20 Patch habit forming or addictive?

Buvalor 20 Patch can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Buvalor 20 Patch. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Buvalor 20 Patch only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Buvalor 20 Patch for mental disorders.

No

Buvalor 20 Patch Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Buvalor 20 Patch

Taking Buvalor 20 Patch with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Buvalor 20 Patch

Taking Buvalor 20 Patch with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

See all substitutes for Buvalor

Buvalor 10 Patch - ₹2280
Buvalor 20 Patch - ₹4360
Buvalor 5 Patch - ₹1310

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 482

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Subutex (buprenorphine)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Bupredermal® (buprenorphine)

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