Buprenorphine

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (203 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

8 Jun 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Buprenorphine is a synthetic opioid developed in the late 1960s and is used to treat pain and opioid use disorder. This drug is a synthetic analog of thebaine—an alkaloid compound derived from the poppy flower. Buprenorphine is categorized as a Schedule III drug, which means it has a moderate-to-low potential for physical dependence or a high potential for psychological dependence. Buprenorphine is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute and chronic pain and opioid dependence. This drug is used in agonist substitution treatment—a method for addressing addiction by substituting a more potent full agonist opioid, such as heroin, with a less potent opioid, such as buprenorphine or methadone. This activity reviews the FDA-approved indications, mechanism of action, administration, adverse event profile, toxicity, and drug interactions. This activity aims to empower healthcare professionals, working collaboratively within an interprofessional team, with essential knowledge and tools for optimal patient care during buprenorphine administration, enabling informed decision-making, dosage optimization, and minimizing adverse reactions to improve patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dentists, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify appropriate candidates for buprenorphine therapy based on a comprehensive assessment of opioid use disorders and patient history.

  • Implement evidence-based buprenorphine treatment regimens, considering dosing, administration routes, and patient-specific factors.

  • Select appropriate evidence-based treatment, adjunctive therapies, behavioral interventions, or counseling services to enhance the effectiveness of buprenorphine treatment.

  • Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and other interprofessional healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care on buprenorphine therapy.

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Thank you.

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Well done!

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The content is good and easy to read, not overwhelming.

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I think I understood the activity to say that a transdermal preparation of Buprenorphine is only available in Europe? Butrans is widely available in the US.

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good addition to course listings

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Look at Brixadi

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