Butrans (BYOO-trans), a new once-a-week C-III buprenorphine patch for chronic pain

February 2011

You'll soon see Butrans (BYOO-trans), a new once-a-week C-III buprenorphine patch for chronic pain.

Think of it as a step between non-opioid analgesics and stronger opioids for chronic moderate pain...low back pain, osteoarthritis, etc.

It's also approved for severe pain...but dosing limits will make it less useful for treating severe pain.

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Cardiology questions about the safety of Multaq (dronedarone) for atrial fibrillation
Cardiology whether a DOUBLE dose of clopidogrel (Plavix) prevents more cardiovascular events in stent patients
Diabetes Cycloset, a new form of bromocriptine for type 2 diabetes
Psychiatry you'll have more options to help patients get a suitable atypical antipsychotic
Osteoporosis Atelvia (uh-TEL-vee-uh), a new delayed-release form of risedronate (Actonel), for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Poison Prevention drugs that are toxic in young children
Neurology & Pain Butrans (BYOO-trans), a new once-a-week C-III buprenorphine patch for chronic pain
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Antidepressants confusion about how to prescribe generics for bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban, Budeprion, Buproban, etc)
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