Norphin
Norphin Products are primarily used for
Opioid (Morphine) dependence, Moderate to severe pain
About Norphin Products
Uses of Norphin Products
Buprenorphine is used for opioid dependence and moderate to severe pain.
Norphin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Norphin are Headache, Back pain, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Abdominal pain, Weakness, Sweating, Constipation, Withdrawal syndrome, Infection, Vertigo, Inflammation of the nose, Chills, Flu-like symptoms, Nausea.
How Norphin Products work
Buprenorphine is a opioid partial agonist. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Patient Concerns about Norphin Products
Frequently asked questions about Norphin Products
Frequently asked questions about Buprenorphine
Q. What is Norphin 0.3mg Injection used for?
Norphin 0.3mg Injection is used to relieve severe pain when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. This medicine is not used for minor pain or pain that only sometimes occurs. It should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or "as needed". It is also used to treat opioid use disorder.
Q. How is Norphin 0.3mg Injection given?
This medicine should be injected into the skin and never into a vein. Injecting Norphin 0.3mg Injection into a vein or muscle could result in damage to the skin or underlying tissues, as well as a blood clot that could be fatal.
Q. How fast Norphin 0.3mg Injection start to work after IV (intravenous) administration?
The analgesic (pain-relieving) effect after IV administration usually occurs within 10-30 minutes and the peak effects occur within 60 minutes.
Q. How long the analgesic effect of Norphin 0.3mg Injection lasts?
The analgesic effect of Norphin 0.3mg Injection usually lasts for an average of six hours but the duration may vary between individuals.
Q. After administration of Norphin 0.3mg Injection, I can feel a small lump under your skin. Is this normal?
Yes, you may see or feel a small lump under your skin where the medicine was injected. This could last for several weeks but the lump might eventually get smaller. Avoid rubbing or massaging the lump, or wearing tight clothing over the area. Consult your doctor if it worries you.
Q. When should I see my doctor?
The person caring for you should seek medical help immediately if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue-colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up.
Q. Can I take alcohol with Norphin 0.3mg Injection?
This medicine may cause sleepiness or dizziness and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol and consult your doctor in case of any doubts.
Q. I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Norphin 0.3mg Injection?
This medicine may cause a severe lowering of blood pressure, or a sudden drop in blood pressure when going from sitting to standing, especially if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor who might change your dosage.
Q. Can Norphin 0.3mg Injection cause addiction?
This medicine may be addictive and cause psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms, particularly when used for long periods of time.
Q. Can I use Norphin 0.3mg Injection during pregnancy?
If you use Norphin 0.3mg Injection while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the medicine. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Q. Can I use Norphin 0.3mg Injection while breastfeeding?
Norphin 0.3mg Injection can pass into breast milk and may cause drowsiness, and breathing problems in a breastfeeding baby. Ask your doctor in detail about all the risks.
Q. Is Norphin 0.3mg Injection an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?
Norphin 0.3mg Injection belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction
Q. Does Norphin 0.3mg Injection block opiates?
Yes. Norphin 0.3mg Injection block opiates
Q. Can Norphin 0.3mg Injection cause depression?
Norphin 0.3mg Injection is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.