What does "buprenorphine" mean?

A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence.

What is a synonym for "buprenorphine"?

Common synonyms include: buprinex, suboxone, subutex.

How do you pronounce "buprenorphine"?

Pronounced //ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin//.

Buprenorphine

//ˌbju.pɹəˈnɔɹˌfin// noun

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Noun

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A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence. uncountable

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buprinex suboxone subutex

Example

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"Tom is on buprenorphine substitution therapy."

Etymology

Blend of (tert-)butyl + cyprenorphine.

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