Buprenorphine is a synthetic thebaine which is highly soluble in lipids. It is a potent analgesic with potency 25 times higher than morphine. It is indicated for long lasting painful conditions like that of cancer pain. A derivative of Buprenorphine is suboxone which is a combination of Buprenorphine HCL and Haloxone HCL dinitrate. These are opioids antagonists which on repeated use produce drug dependence. Suboxone drug test is done to reduce illicit use of these opioids and to help patients stay in treatment. This is primarily done by reducing the withdrawal symptoms and by reducing the craving for the drugs.

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