Buprenorphine – Biochemistry MCQ

Buprenorphine  is a?

A. Partial mu agonist
B. Full mu agonist
C. Partial kappa agonist
D. Full kappa agonist

Correct answer : A. Partial mu agonist

Buprenorphine – Pharmacology

  • Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic, mixed opioid agonist–antagonist
  • It is a partial mu agonist and a kappa antagonist
  • It is used as an analgesic and also for treatment of opioid addiction