Results for tag: "Butrans"

Butrans is a transdermal patch containing the opioid analgesic buprenorphine. It is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain in adults who require a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic for an extended period of time. The patch is applied to the skin once every seven days and delivers a continuous, controlled dose of buprenorphine over the course of the week. Butrans is part of a larger market of analgesics, which are drugs used to relieve pain. Analgesics are divided into two main categories: non-opioid analgesics, such as acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and opioid analgesics, such as morphine and buprenorphine. Butrans is an example of an opioid analgesic, and is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain. The Butrans market is composed of pharmaceutical companies that manufacture and distribute the drug. Some of these companies include Purdue Pharma, Mylan, and Endo Pharmaceuticals. Show Less Read more