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Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

BUPRENORPHINE-10MG

Uses:

Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is used in the treatment of Pain. The detailed use of Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is as follows:<br/>• Manage chronic severe pain: Zuprinor 10 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.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

The Zuprinor 10 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, Zuprinor 10 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

Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is used to treat Pain.

Zuprinor 10 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.

No, you are not recommended to take Zuprinor 10 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 Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch may cause life-threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred. However, please consult a doctor before taking Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch with other medicines.

Yes, Zuprinor 10 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 Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch, do not stop using it suddenly and consult your doctor so that the dose may be reduced gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Yes, Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch may cause addiction, especially if taken for a prolonged time. Therefore, Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch should be given only for a short duration under strict medical supervision, particularly to patients susceptible to drug abuse. Take Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch only as advised by a doctor, as overuse or misuse of Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch can lead to overdose or death.

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