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In addition to opioid dependence, can buprenorphine also be used to treat chronic pain?
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Yes: Buprenorphine is available in a transdermal (skin patch) which is appliednce weekly.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Butrans & buprenex (buprenorphine): Intravenous Buprenorphine (buprenex) initially gained fda approval in the us as an analgesic agent. Recently, a trandermal patch (butrans) was approved. The oral formulation does not have a fda indication as of yet. On a case by case basis, a doctor can decide if opiates are even appropriate for the chronic pain & bup may be a good option due to its ceiling effect.
Answered 7/4/2020
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