Butrans and Cisatracurium Besylate Injection

• Generic Name: buprenorphine
• Dosage Forms: patch, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Butrans, Belbuca, Buprenex, Probuphine, Sublocade, Subutex

Butrans skin patches contain buprenorphine, an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Butrans skin patches are used for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe chronic pain that is not controlled by other medicines.

Butrans is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

• Generic Name: cisatracurium
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Nimbex

Cisatracurium is used to relax the muscles. It works by blocking the signals between your nerves and your muscles.

Cisatracurium is given before general anesthesia in preparing you for surgery. Cisatracurium helps keep your body still during surgery. It also relaxes your throat so a breathing tube can be more easily inserted before the surgery.

Cisatracurium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.