Bunalict
Bunalict is used to treat opioid dependence in adults and adolescents over 15 years old, as part of a medical, social, and psychological support program.
Form
resoribletti
Strength
2 mg / 0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The starting dose is usually two 2 mg/0.5 mg tablets, which can be taken up to two times on the first day of treatment as directed by your doctor.
Method
Take your dose once a day by placing the tablets under your tongue. Hold them there until they are fully dissolved (usually 5-10 minutes). Do not chew, swallow, or eat/drink before they are fully dissolved.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 24 mg of buprenorphine.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Sleeplessness
- •Constipation
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Heavy sweating
- •Headache
- •Withdrawal symptoms
- •Weight loss
- •Swelling (hands and feet)
- •Drowsiness
- •Anxiety
- •Nervousness
- •Tingling sensation
- •Depression
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Muscle twitching
- •Abnormal thoughts
- •Watery eyes or other tear disorders
- •Blurred vision
- •Flushing
- •High blood pressure
- •Migraine
- •Runny nose
- •Sore throat and pain when swallowing
- •Increased cough
- •Stomach upset or discomfort
- •Diarrhea
- •Abnormal liver function
- •Gas
- •Vomiting
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Hives (urticaria)
- •Pain
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Leg cramps
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection
- •Abnormal urination
- •Abdominal pain
- •Back pain
- •Weakness
- •Infection
- •Chills
- •Chest pain
- •Fever
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •General feeling of unease
- •Injury due to reduced awareness or coordination
- •Fainting and dizziness
RARE
- •Swollen glands (lymph nodes)
- •Restlessness, tremors
- •Abnormal dreams
- •Excessive muscle activity
- •Feeling unreal (depersonalization)
- •Drug dependence, memory loss
- •Lack of interest
- •Excessive feeling of well-being
- •Seizures
- •Speech problems
- •Small pupils
- •Problems with urination
- •Eye inflammation
- •Fast or slow heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure
- •Heart palpitations
- •Heart attack
- •Chest pressure
- •Shortness of breath
- •Asthma
- •Yawning
- •Mouth pain and sores
- •Tongue discoloration
- •Acne
- •Skin lumps
- •Hair loss
- •Dry or flaky skin
- •Joint inflammation
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Abnormal blood test results
- •Blood in urine
- •Abnormal ejaculation
- •Menstrual or vaginal problems
- •Kidney stones
- •Protein in urine
- •Pain or difficulty urinating
- •Sensitivity to heat or cold
- •Heat stroke
- •Loss of appetite
- •Hostility
- •Sudden withdrawal syndrome if taken too soon after illegal opioids.
- •Withdrawal syndrome in newborns.
- •Slow or difficult breathing.
- •Dental caries (tooth decay).
- •Liver problems with or without yellow skin/eyes (jaundice).
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations).
- •Swelling of the face and throat, possibly with life-threatening allergic reactions.
- •Drop in blood pressure when changing position from sitting or lying to standing.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to buprenorphine, naloxone, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have severe breathing problems or serious liver issues.
- Do not take if you are drunk or having alcohol withdrawal symptoms like shaking, sweating, anxiety, confusion, or hallucinations.
- Do not take if you are using naltrexone or nalmefene for alcohol or opioid dependence treatment.
- This medicine can be very harmful or fatal if taken by accident, especially by children, or by someone it wasn't prescribed for. Keep it in a secure place away from theft.
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- Using this medicine with alcohol or other calming medicines (like benzodiazepines) can cause severe, life-threatening breathing problems and coma.
- This medicine can cause sleep-related breathing problems, like pauses in breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) or low oxygen levels in the blood. If you notice these symptoms, talk to your doctor.
- This medicine can cause dependence. If you take it too soon after other opioids or stop it suddenly, you might experience withdrawal symptoms.
- Liver damage has been reported with this medicine, especially with misuse. Your doctor will monitor your liver with regular blood tests. Tell your doctor about any liver problems before starting treatment.
- This medicine can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, making you feel dizzy when you stand up quickly.
- This medicine can hide pain that might be a sign of other medical conditions. Always tell your doctor if you are using this medicine.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and make it hard to think clearly.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 15 years old.