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buprenorphin

buprenorphin is the alternative form of buprenorphine.

Meaning of buprenorphine

Noun

buprenorphine (uncountable)

  1. A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence.
    Synonyms:
    suboxone, Subutex

Questions about buprenorphin

What is buprenorphin the alternative form of?
Buprenorphin is the alternative form of buprenorphine.

Words near buprenorphin in the dictionary

  1. buppy
  2. bupranolol
  3. bupremorphine
  4. buprenorfine
  5. buprenorphene
  6. buprenorphin
  7. buprenorphine
  8. buprenorphinum
  9. buprenorphrine
  10. buprestid
  11. buprestidan

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