Older adults with multiple rib fractures who received transdermal buprenorphine used less opioid medication for pain control after patch application than those who were managed without the patch.

Buprenorphine, a medication used for pain management, carries a risk of serious interactions with other substances such as alcohol, certain medications (including some antibiotics, antidepressants, ...

September 28, 2010 (Las Vegas, Nevada) — A transdermal application system containing the partial μ-opioid receptor agonist buprenorphine showed analgesic efficacy in the treatment of low back pain in ...