Analgesic effects of sublingual buprenorphine.
The analgesic effects of sublingually administered buprenorphine 0.4 mg have been compared with morphine 10 mg given intramuscularly in patients following operation. The results indicate a slower onset of action for buprenorphine but of much longer duration than morphine. There were no serious side effects or difference in their incidence between the two drugs.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D002047:Buprenorphine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D009019:Morphinans / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009020:Morphine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009060:Mouth Floor; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
D009019:Morphinans; D002047:Buprenorphine; D009020:Morphine