9. Opioids Flashcards
What are the endogenous opioids?
Enkephalins
Endorphins
Dynorphins
Where are MOP receptors found?
Brainstem and thalamus predominantly
What are MOP receptors responsible for?
Therapeutic and adverse effects
Where are the main therapeutic effects of opioids via?
μ-receptors
What are the actions of morphine?
Analgesia
Euphoria
What are the side effects of morphine?
Respiratory depression Emesis GI tract - constipation CVS Miosis Histamine release - caution in asthmatics
What are the actions of fentanyl?
Analgesia
Anaesthetic
What are the side effects of fentanyl?
Respiratory depression
Constipation
Vomiting
However less histamine release, sedation and constipation than morphine
What are the actions of codeine?
Mild-moderate analgesia
Cough depressant
What are the side effects of codeine?
Constipation
Respiratory depression - worse in children
What class of drug is buprenorphin?
Mixed agonist-antagonist
What class of drug is codeine?
Moderate agonist
What are the actions of buprenorphine?
Moderate to severe pain
Opioid addiction treatment
What are the side effects of buprenorphine?
Respiratory depression
Low BP
Nausea
Dizziness
What is the action of naloxone?
Competitive antagonism of opioid