Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch is used in the treatment of Pain. The detailed use of Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch is as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Manage chronic severe pain: Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch provides continuous pain relief for patients with persistent, moderate to severe pain who require long-term opioid therapy. It works by partially activating opioid receptors in the brain, altering pain perception without producing the full effects of stronger opioids.&lt;br/&gt;

Medicinal Benefits:

The Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch contains Buprenorphine. It provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain and helps in relieving pain. Compared to other opioid analgesics like methadone, Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch has the advantage of having less sedation (sleepiness), decreased respiratory depression, decreased risk of diversion, fewer withdrawal symptoms and lower risk of toxicity at higher doses.

FAQs

What is the use of Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch?

Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch is used to treat Pain.

How does Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch work?

Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch consists of Buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist. It provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Can I take Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch with antidepressants?

No, you are not recommended to take Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch with antidepressants (medicines used to treat depression), and antipsychotics (medicines used to treat bipolar disorder and psychosis) as co-administration of these medicines with Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch may cause life-threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred. However, please consult a doctor before taking Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch with other medicines.

Does Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch cause withdrawal symptoms?

Yes, Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch may cause withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, feeling hot and cold, runny eyes and nose, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, poor sleep, and just feeling awful. Therefore, if you experience any difficulty while using Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch, do not stop using it suddenly and consult your doctor so that the dose may be reduced gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Dose Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch cause dependence?

Yes, Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch may cause addiction, especially if taken for a prolonged time. Therefore, Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch should be given only for a short duration under strict medical supervision, particularly to patients susceptible to drug abuse. Take Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch only as advised by a doctor, as overuse or misuse of Buvalor 5 mcg/h Transdermal Patch can lead to overdose or death.