PROSIA 10MCG PATCH

Introduction: 

Prosia 10mcg Patch contains the active constituent buprenorphine. It is used to relieve moderate, long-lasting pain. Talk to your doctor if you have severe headache, heart rhythm problems, thyroid disorders, kidney disorders, problems in urinating, or liver problems before taking this medication. Also, inform your doctor if you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, depression, breathing problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), seizures, high temperature or recently had an operation before taking this medicine. 

Prosia 10mcg Patch should not be used to relieve acute pain. It may cause a positive reaction to sports doping control tests. It is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years. Drinking alcohol while being treated with this medicine may worsen the side effects and affect your reaction time. Do not take hot baths, use hot tubs, electric blankets, saunas, heated waterbeds, or drive while being treated with this medicine.

Uses of Prosia 10mcg Patch:

• Pain management

How Prosia 10mcg Patch works: 

It binds and activates mu-opioid receptors in the brain. This activation relieves pain by changing the way your brain and the nervous system responds to pain.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Store at 25°C. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

References:

1. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Opioid analgesics and antagonists, 7th edition, 2013, 482.
2. Purdue Pharma, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on June 2014], [ Accessed on April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/021306s015s019lbl.pdf
3. Glenmark, Electronics Medicines Compendium (emc), [Revised on July 2020], [ Accessed on April 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9798.pdf

How to use Prosia 10mcg Patch:

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Do not cut or divide the patch. You should not apply more than two patches at the same time. 

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before using Prosia 10mcg Patch.

Breastfeeding:

Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding before using Prosia 10mcg Patch.

Liver:

Inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases.

Kidney:

Inform your doctor if you have any kidney diseases. 

Driving: 

It may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Do not drive or handle heavy machines while using this medicine until you know how it affects you.

Others:

• Drinking alcohol while being treated with this medicine may worsen the side effects and affect your reaction time.
• Do not take hot baths, use hot tubs, electric blankets, saunas, or heated waterbeds while being treated with this medicine.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment. Although all medicines can cause side effects, everyone will not get them. 

Serious:

• Swelling of your face, tongue, throat
• Troubled breathing
• Fast heartbeat, chest pain
• Extreme drowsiness, feeling faint

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Constipation
• Headache, dizziness
• Itching, rash
• Sleepiness