Buprenex is a narcotic under the Controlled Substance Act because of its chemical derivation from thebaine. It is also known as Buprenorphine hydrochloride which is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Buprenex is a narcotic analgesic that works by functioning in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain. Buprenex is an opioid (narcotic) medicine which is alike to heroin, codeine and morphine. It is used by injected into the body and it may also be can use for other purposes except listed in the medication guide. Similar to other tranquilizer medicines, buprenex injection can sluggish you’re breathing still after the painkilling effects wear off. If breathing becomes too weak then death may also occur. Keep yourself away from drinking alcohol, because it can augment a number of side effects of Buprenorphine injection. With the much use of Buprenorphine injection with drinking alcohol can be resulted in death.
Chemically, it is 17-(cyclopropylmethyl)-α-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4, 5-epoxy-18,19-dihydro-3-hydroxy-6-methoxy-α-methyl-6, 14- ethenomorphinan-7-methanol, hydrochloride [5α, 7α(S)]. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is a weakly acidic and white powder with limited solubility in water. Buprenex is an injectable, sterile and clear agonist-antagonist painkiller proposed for intramuscular or intravenous administration. Each ml of Buprenex contains 50 mg anhydrous dextrose, 0.324 mg Buprenorphine hydrochloride (equivalent to 0.3 mg buprenorphine), HCI to adjust pH and water for injection. Buprenorphine hydrochloride has the molecular formula, C29H41NO4HCI, and the structure given below:
Buprenex
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