Buprenorphine Ratiopharm
Buprenorphine ratiopharm patches contain buprenorphine, a strong pain medicine used for moderate to severe, long-lasting pain.
Form
depotlaastari
Strength
10 mikrog/tunti
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Apply one patch to your skin and change it every seven days, preferably at the same time of day.
Method
Apply the patch to a clean, dry, non-irritated area of skin on your upper arm, side of chest, or upper back. The medicine is absorbed through your skin.
Important
Do not apply more than two patches at a time. The maximum total dose is 40 micrograms per hour.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache, feeling dizzy or sleepy.
- •Constipation, feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).
- •Itchy skin, redness, or a rash where the patch is applied.
- •Not feeling hungry, confusion, anxiety, or trouble sleeping.
- •Shortness of breath, stomach pain, diarrhea, or dry mouth.
- •Sweating, feeling tired or unusually weak, and swelling in hands or feet.
RARE
- •Serious allergic reactions with swelling of the face/lips/tongue, difficulty breathing, or severe widespread rash.
- •Mood swings, feeling very happy, hallucinations, or nightmares.
- •Memory problems, fainting, or blurred vision.
- •Chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, or changes in blood pressure.
- •Difficulty urinating or withdrawal symptoms (like agitation, anxiety, sweating, shaking) if you stop using the medicine.
- •Seizures or muscle twitching.
- •Breathing pauses during sleep (sleep apnea).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to buprenorphine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have severe breathing problems.
- Do not use if you are taking certain other strong pain medicines (MAOIs) or have taken them in the last two weeks.
- Avoid alcohol and other medicines that make you sleepy, as this can worsen side effects.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor tells you to.
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- Do not expose the patch to very high temperatures (like heating pads or saunas), as this can cause too much medicine to be absorbed.
- Do not cut or divide the patch, and do not use more than two patches at a time (maximum 40 micrograms per hour).
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Low transdermal efficacy in cachectic patients. Increases the risk of confusion and falling. Need for laxative is often necessary. (updated 24.3.2025)