Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch
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Product introduction
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is used to treat moderate to severe pain and drug dependence/addiction to opioids. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms that may be caused due to withdrawal of other opioids.
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is an opioid partial agonist-antagonists.
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is an opioid partial agonist-antagonists.
Uses of Zuprinor Transdermal Patch
- Treatment of Moderate to severe pain
- Treatment of Opioid (Morphine) dependence
Benefits of Zuprinor Transdermal Patch
In Treatment of Moderate to severe pain
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch helps to relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking those chemical messengers in our body that are responsible for the pain sensation. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Applying it will help you go about your daily life more easily. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. Consult a doctor if you are not sure.
In Treatment of Opioid (Morphine) dependence
Opioids are prescribed to treat pain. With prolonged use, the body may become dependent on them and cause withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to stop taking them. Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch helps prevent these cravings that lead to opioid dependence and also helps the person to refrain from taking them repeatedly.
Side effects of Zuprinor Transdermal Patch
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zuprinor
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea
How to use Zuprinor Transdermal Patch
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
How Zuprinor Transdermal Patch works
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is a opioid partial agonist. It prevents withdrawal symptoms in patients who stop taking opioid drugs by producing similar effects to these drugs. It also provides pain relief by acting on specific receptors in the brain that change how your body feels and responds to pain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
CAUTION
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consider the use of an alternate analgesic that may permit more flexibility with the dosing in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Consider the use of an alternate analgesic that may permit more flexibility with the dosing in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
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Quick tips
- Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch should be used as advised by the doctor.
- You should change the patch every 7 days and apply a new patch to a new site.
- Do not expose the patches to a heat source.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that can cause drowsiness.
- It has a high potential for abuse, misuse, or addiction even at normal doses.
- Discontinue the medicine and inform your doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
- Do not stop taking Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenanthrenes Derivatives
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Opioids- Partial agonist
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch used for?
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch is used to relieve severe pain when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. This medicine is not used for minor pain or pain that only sometimes occurs. It should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or "as needed". It is also used to treat opioid use disorder.
How to use Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch?
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch should be applied to a clean, dry, rash-free, hairless, or nearly hairless area of skin on the upper chest, back, or arm, or side of the chest. Only use water to clean the area of skin prior to application because other substances (such as soaps, oils, or gels) may alter the absorption of the drug. Discard used patches carefully and out of reach of children or pets. Keep in mind that the skin is not the same everywhere on your body. Be sure to place the patch according to instructions from your doctor.
What precautions are to be taken while using Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch?
Do not use the skin patch if it has been cut or damaged. Never wear more than 1 patch at a time unless your doctor has told you to. Do not apply the patch to parts of the body that is irritated, broken, cut, or damaged. Do not wear the skin patch on a part of your body where your child could reach or remove the patch from your skin. Avoid allowing children to watch you put on a skin patch. Never tell a child that this skin patch is a "bandage."
What should I avoid while using Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch?
Avoid sources of heat while wearing the patch. Do not use a heating pad or electric blanket, tanning bed, or sauna. Avoid sunlight, hot bath water, and vigorous activity. Heat can increase the amount of the medicine you absorb through your skin and may cause an overdose or death.
Can I use one patch over another for better effect?
If you’re using more than one patch at a time, never place one patch on top of another. The entire sticky side needs to be in direct contact with your skin. It is advisable to always consult your doctor in case you have any doubts regarding the usage of this medicine.
I am not able to stick Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch onto my skin, can I use tape to stick?
If in case you are unable to stick the patch onto your skin do not use any dressing or tape. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Can I take bath or shower while using Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch?
Yes, you can have showers and even go swimming while using Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch but not for a long period of time. Check the patch is still on properly afterward and dry the area around the patch carefully. If your patch is missing, put another patch on a different part of your body and put the old patch back in the packet it came in. Use it as per your doctor's advice.
I feel dizzy when I get up from a sitting position or when I walk down the stairs. Is it due to Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch?
This medicine may cause a severe lowering of blood pressure, or a sudden drop in blood pressure when going from sitting to standing, especially if you are taking medications for high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor who might change your dosage.
When to consult the doctor?
Seek immediate medical help if you have shallow breathing, chest pain, fast heart rate, seizure, a light-headed feeling (like you might pass out), blisters, swelling, or severe irritation where the patch was worn, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or liver problems like upper stomach pain, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Can I use Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch during pregnancy?
If you use Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch while you are pregnant, your baby could become dependent on the medicine. This can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the baby after it is born. Babies born dependent on habit-forming medicine may need medical treatment for several weeks.
Can I use Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch while breastfeeding?
Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch can pass into breast milk and may cause breathing problems or at times or life-threatening problems in a breastfeeding baby. Ask your doctor in detail about all the risks.
How to safely store Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch?
As with most medications, Zuprinor 10 Transdermal Patch should be stored at room temperature. Store it in a secure location where it will not be exposed to excessive heat, moisture or direct sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children. Make sure that any leftover portion is disposed of safely.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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