Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of opioid dependence or addiction to opioids. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms that may be caused due to the withdrawal of other opioids. It is only prescribed to individuals who are at least 16 years of age or above.
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may be habit-forming and should be taken only as directed by your doctor. The medicine may be a part of your treatment which could include receiving social and psychological support. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, sweating, drug withdrawal syndrome, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. It may also cause numbness in mouth, tongue pain, back pain, lightheadedness, irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, sleep disturbance, difficulty in paying attention and fainting. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may be habit-forming and should be taken only as directed by your doctor. The medicine may be a part of your treatment which could include receiving social and psychological support. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, sweating, drug withdrawal syndrome, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. It may also cause numbness in mouth, tongue pain, back pain, lightheadedness, irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, sleep disturbance, difficulty in paying attention and fainting. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Uses of Bupet N Tablet
Benefits of Bupet N Tablet
In Opioid dependence
Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, the body may become dependent on them and cause withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to stop taking them. Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.
Side effects of Bupet N Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bupet N
- Headache
- Sweating
- Drug withdrawal syndrome
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Numbness in mouth
- Tongue pain
- Back pain
- Lightheadedness
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Blurred vision
- Sleep disturbance
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Sleepiness
How to use Bupet N Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Bupet N Tablet works
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone which treat opioid addiction. Buprenorphine is an opioid partial agonist. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist which blocks the opioid receptors to prevent withdrawal side effects.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.
Use of Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.
What if you forget to take Bupet N Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet is used for the treatment of opoid addiction and dependence.
- Some people feel uncomfortable during the first two to three days of taking Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet. Continue taking it as advised by your doctor.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
- It is important that you keep your regular appointments with your doctor or clinic so your progress can be reviewed.
- You are more likely to succeed in staying off opioid drugs if you have support and counseling in addition to taking Bupet N 2mg/0.5mg Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-depressants.
- Inform your doctor if you have any breathing problems, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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- Drugs.com. Buprenorphine+Naloxone. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mayo Clinic. Buprenorphine+Naloxone. [Accessed 23 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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