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Buprenorphine Injectable Product

King's College London · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist that binds with high affinity to reduce pain and opioid cravings while carrying lower overdose risk than full agonists.

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist that binds with high affinity to reduce pain and opioid cravings while carrying lower overdose risk than full agonists. Used for Moderate to severe acute and chronic pain, Opioid use disorder maintenance treatment.

At a glance

Generic nameBuprenorphine Injectable Product
Also known asSublocade®; prev. RBP-60000
SponsorKing's College London
Drug classPartial mu-opioid receptor agonist
TargetMu-opioid receptor (μ-OR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management; Opioid Use Disorder
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Buprenorphine acts as a partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor, producing analgesia and euphoria at lower levels than full opioid agonists due to its ceiling effect on respiratory depression. This pharmacological profile makes it suitable for both pain management and opioid use disorder treatment, with reduced potential for abuse and overdose compared to full mu-opioid agonists.

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Key clinical trials

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