Butrans Warnings and Precautions

Prior to using Butrans patches, tell your healthcare provider about any other medical problems you may have, such as a history of breathing problems or substance abuse. This product can also cause drug interactions, so tell your healthcare provider about any other medications, vitamins, or supplements you are taking. Other precautions and warnings with Butrans apply to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Butrans Medication Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Butrans^® (buprenorphine patch) if you have:

A history of drug or alcohol dependence or abuse
A history of breathing problems, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or any other lung disease
Paralytic ileus (a condition in which food does not move through the intestines as normal, leading to intestinal obstruction or blockage)
Heart disease of any kind
An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
A very slow heart rate (bradycardia)
A family history of long QT syndrome
Low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia)
A head injury, brain tumor, or increased pressure around the brain
A history of strokes
A history of seizures
Problems urinating
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Gallbladder or pancreas disease
Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Breastfeeding
Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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