Buprenorphine (Buprenorphine Hydrochloride) - Description

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DESCRIPTION

Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection is a narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act due to its chemical derivation from thebaine. Chemically, it is 21-(Cyclopropyl-7α-[(S)-1-hydroxy-1,2,2-trimethylpropyl]-6,14- endo -ethano-6,7,8,14-tetrahydrooripavine hydrochloride. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is a white powder, weakly acidic and with limited solubility in water. Buprenorphine HCl Injection is a clear, sterile, injectable agonist-antagonist analgesic intended for intravenous or intramuscular administration. Each mL of buprenorphine HCl injection contains 0.324 mg buprenorphine hydrochloride (equivalent to 0.3 mg buprenorphine), 50 mg anhydrous dextrose, water for injection and HCl to adjust pH. Buprenorphine hydrochloride has the molecular formula, C₂₉H₄₁NO₄HCl, and the following chemical structure:

Molecular weight: 504.10