Buprenorphine is a prescription medicine. Pain, Opioid Toxicity are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Buprenorphine have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Buprenorphine 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Buprenorphine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Buprenorphine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Buprenorphine has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Buprenorphine related warnings talks about Buprenorphine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Buprenorphine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Buprenorphine in conditions like Liver Disease, Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Buprenorphine contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Buprenorphine have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Buprenorphine is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.