How to use buprenorphine:
Use buprenorphine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Buprenorphine is usually administered as an injection at your
doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you are using buprenorphine at
home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your
health care provider.
- If buprenorphine contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach
of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or
other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
- If you miss a dose of buprenorphine, use it as soon as possible. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use buprenorphine.
Important safety information:
- Buprenorphine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive,
operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you
know how you react to buprenorphine. Using buprenorphine alone, with
certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to
drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause
drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking buprenorphine.
Buprenorphine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants.
Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are
depressants.
- Buprenorphine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To
prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also,
sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or
weakness.
- Buprenorphine may cause withdrawal symptoms if you have a physical
dependence on narcotic medicines (eg, morphine) or other opiates (eg,
heroin). Talk with your doctor if you are dependent on narcotic
medicines or other opiates.
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