Buvalor 10mcg H Injection belongs to a class of drugs called 'opioid analgesic' primarily used to treat opioid addiction (narcotics) like morphine, heroin, etc. In some cases, it is also used to treat, prevent and treat moderate to severe pain. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behaviour and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication.

Buvalor 10mcg H Injection contains 'Buprenorphine', an opioid partial agonist-antagonists that prevent withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop receiving opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It has been approved for the treatment of narcotic-use disorders. A combination of buprenorphine and naloxone is prescribed for use in the treatment of opioid dependence. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain and helps in relieving pain.

Buvalor 10mcg H Injection will be administered by a trained healthcare professional. Hence, do not self-administer. This medicine may cause certain side effects such as dry mouth, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, tiredness and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects of Buvalor 10mcg H Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Buvalor 10mcg H Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Do not use Buvalor 10mcg H Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. This medicine is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Buvalor 10mcg H Injection is a habit-forming drug, and there is a risk of dependence on Buvalor 10mcg H Injection. Hence, do not stop receiving Buvalor 10mcg H Injection without consulting a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors or general unwell feeling. Buvalor 10mcg H Injection may decrease fertility in men and women. Do not consume alcohol with Buvalor 10mcg H Injection as it may increase the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor if you have respiratory disorders, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease before starting treatment with Buvalor 10mcg H Injection.

The Buvalor 10mcg H Injection contains Buprenorphine as a substitution (replacement) treatment in patients addicted to opioid drugs (heroin and morphine, etc.). It prevents or reduces the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms experienced when addicts stop using opioid drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain and helps in relieving pain. Compared to other opioid analgesics like methadone, Buvalor 10mcg H Injection has the advantage of having less sedation (sleepiness), decreased respiratory depression, decreased risk of diversion, fewer withdrawal symptoms and lower risk of toxicity at higher doses. 

Please do not stop receiving Buvalor 10mcg H Injection suddenly, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid frequent or high doses as it may lead to addiction. If you are known to be allergic to Buvalor 10mcg H Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.  Do not use Buvalor 10mcg H Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Buvalor 10mcg H Injection is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.  Avoid consuming alcohol with Buvalor 10mcg H Injection as it may increase the risk of side effects. Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (antidepressants) in the past 14 days, as a dangerous drug interaction could occur. Buvalor 10mcg H Injection should be used with extreme caution in patients who have a history of alcoholism or drug abuse. Inform your doctor if you have severe breathing problems, asthma, delirium tremens (confusion and shaking after stopping drinking alcohol), hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not there), kidney or liver problems, head injury or brain disease, low blood pressure, urinary disorders (especially linked to enlarged prostate), thyroid problems, adrenocortical disorder (Addison’s disease), depression or other conditions that are treated with antidepressants.