Drug Interactions

Drug interactions between buprenorphine and OxyContin

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buprenorphine
OxyContin (oxycodone)

Interactions between your selected drugs

oxycodone ⇔ buprenorphine

Applies to: OxyContin (oxycodone) and buprenorphine

GENERALLY AVOID: Mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics may reduce the analgesic effect of pure opioid agonists and/or precipitate withdrawal symptoms in patients who have received or are receiving a course of therapy with a pure opioid agonist analgesic.

MANAGEMENT: Mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics such as pentazocine, nalbuphine, dezocine, butorphanol, and buprenorphine should generally be avoided or administered with caution to patients who have received or are receiving pure opioid agonists.

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