Buprenorphine hydrochloride
(BYOO-preh-NOR-feen HY-droh-KLOR-ide)A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Clinical use[edit | edit source]
It is also used to treat addiction to heroin and other opiates, such as morphine.
Mechanism of action[edit | edit source]
Buprenorphine hydrochloride binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system.
Class of drugs[edit | edit source]
It is a type of analgesic agent and a type of opioid.
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