Buprenorphine works by binding tightly to opioid receptors in the brain and partially activating them. This activity reduces pain, opioid withdrawal, and cravings while limiting certain opioid effects, including respiratory depression. Because buprenorphine binds strongly to these receptors, it can also prevent or reduce the effects of full opioid agonists, such as morphine and fentanyl.
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