Norphin 0.3mg Injection
Unichem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
61.77

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

Norphin 0.3mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Norphin 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

Norphin 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

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

Kidney

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

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

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

Buprenorphine   0.3mg

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

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

How Norphin Injection works
Norphin 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 Norphin 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 Norphin an opiate/ opiate blocker/ controlled substance/ pain killer/ addictive?
Norphin 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 Norphin block opiates?
Yes. Norphin block opiates

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