Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection
Lupin Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
11.12

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Moderate to severe pain Opioid (Morphine) dependence

COMPOSITION:
Buprenorphine (0.3mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
pain analgesics

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is not recommended in patients with serious liver disease.

Buprenorphine   0.3mg

Uses of Lupigesic-Old Injection
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is used in moderate to severe pain and opioid dependence.

How to use Lupigesic-Old Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Lupigesic-Old Injection works
Lupigesic-Old 0.3mg Injection is an opioid partial agonist-antagonists. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs.

Side Effects:

Common Weakness, Anxiety, Nervousness, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Constipation, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating.

Expert advice for Lupigesic-Old Injection

Do not take buprenorphine if you are allergic to buprenorphine or any of its ingredients. 
Do not take buprenorphine if you have serious breathing problems; head injuries or brain disease; enlarged prostate gland; difficulties in passing urine; low blood pressure.
Do not take buprenorphine if you are intoxicated due to alcohol or have delirium tremens (sudden and severe mental changes including tremors and hallucinations due to alcohol withdrawal).
Do not drive a car or operate machinery as it is known to cause drowsiness.
Taking buprenorphine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness especially when you get up too quickly from a lying position. Therefore, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Lupigesic-old an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?
Lupigesic-old belongs to a class of medications called opioid partial agonist-antagonists, which is used to relieve pain. It is a controlled substance and an addictive drug. Consult your doctor for alternate drug if you experience addiction

Q. Does Lupigesic-old block opiates?
Yes. Lupigesic-old block opiates

Q. Can Lupigesic-old cause depression?
Lupigesic-old is not known to cause depression. If you experience such side effects, please consult your doctor.