Bunalict
Bunalict helps treat addiction to opioid drugs like heroin and morphine, and it is for adults and young people over 15 as part of a complete treatment program.
Form
resoribletti
Strength
8 mg / 2 mg
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your correct dose; the usual starting dose for adults and young people over 15 is two Bunalict 2 mg/0.5 mg tablets, which can be taken again up to two times on the first day.
Method
Place the tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve completely (about 5-10 minutes); do not chew, swallow, or eat/drink anything until it has fully dissolved.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 24 mg of buprenorphine.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Constipation
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •A lot of sweating
- •Headache
- •Withdrawal symptoms
- •Weight loss
- •Swelling in hands and feet
- •Feeling sleepy
- •Anxiety
- •Feeling nervous
- •Tingling sensation
- •Depression
- •Less interest in sex
- •Increased muscle tension
- •Unusual thoughts
- •Watery eyes or other eye discharge
- •Blurred eyesight
- •Reddening of the face (flushing)
- •High blood pressure
- •Migraine headache
- •Nosebleed
- •Sore throat or pain when swallowing
- •More coughing
- •Stomach upset or discomfort
- •Diarrhea
- •Unusual liver test results
- •Gas in the stomach
- •Vomiting
- •Skin rash
- •Itching
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Pain
- •Joint pain
- •Muscle pain
- •Leg cramps
- •Trouble getting or keeping an erection
- •Unusual urine problems
- •Stomach ache
- •Back pain
- •Weakness
- •Infection
- •Chills
- •Chest pain
- •Fever
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •General discomfort
- •Accidental injury due to feeling less alert or coordinated
- •Fainting or dizziness
RARE
- •Swollen glands (lymph nodes)
- •Restlessness or trembling
- •Unusual dreams
- •Excessive muscle movements
- •Feeling like you are not yourself
- •Drug dependence or memory loss
- •Lack of interest
- •Feeling overly happy
- •Seizures
- •Trouble speaking
- •Small pupils
- •Trouble emptying bladder
- •Eye inflammation (pink eye)
- •Fast or slow heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure
- •Pounding heart
- •Heart attack
- •Tight feeling in the chest
- •Shortness of breath
- •Asthma
- •Yawning
- •Mouth pain or sores
- •Tongue changing color
- •Acne
- •Skin lumps
- •Hair loss
- •Dry or flaky skin
- •Joint inflammation
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Unusual blood test results
- •Blood in urine
- •Unusual ejaculation problems
- •Menstrual or vaginal problems
- •Kidney stones
- •Protein in urine
- •Pain or difficulty when urinating
- •Sensitivity to heat or cold
- •Heat stroke
- •Loss of appetite
- •Feeling hostile
- •Slow or difficult breathing
- •Tooth decay (cavities)
- •Liver problems, with or without yellow skin/eyes (jaundice)
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, which can be life-threatening allergic reactions
- •Dizziness or fainting when standing up too quickly (low blood pressure)
- •Withdrawal symptoms in newborn babies
Important Warnings
- Do not take Bunalict if you are allergic to buprenorphine, naloxone, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take Bunalict if you have severe breathing problems or severe liver problems.
- Do not take Bunalict if you are drunk, have alcohol-related withdrawal symptoms, or are taking naltrexone or nalmefene for addiction.
- If someone accidentally takes this medicine, especially a child, get emergency help right away. Do not give this medicine to others as it can be harmful or even deadly.
- This medicine can cause severe breathing problems, which can be life-threatening, especially in children or people not addicted to opioids who take it by accident.
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- Do not drink alcohol while taking Bunalict, as it can increase drowsiness and the risk of breathing problems.
- Do not drive, cycle, use tools, or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and impair your thinking.
- Do not change your dose or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's approval, as sudden stopping can cause withdrawal symptoms.