Acute Pain - Drugs - Exam 2 Flashcards
What are long-term Opioid options? (7)
- codeine (Tylenol #3)
- fentanyl (duragesic patch)
- hydrocodone (lortab, vicodin)
- hydromorphone (dilaudid)
- methadone (dolophine)
- morphine (MSIR, MScontin, Kadian)
- oxycodone (OxyIR, Percocet, Percodan, Oxycontin)
Codeine
What is the chemical name?
What is it derived from?
It has a substitution of ____ group for ____ group on #3 carbon of morphine.
3-methyloxymorphine
- derived from opium poppy plant (papaver somniferum)
- methyl group for hydroxyl group
Codeine
Receptors:
- Mu opioid
- weak kappa/delta
Codeine
Codeine is more reliably ________ ________ than morphine.
absorbed orally
Codeine
Codeine is admin as a ________.
It is metabolized by what enzyme? (active state)
what enzyme metabolizes codeine to the inactive state?
- prodrug
- CYP2D6 = morphine (active)
- CYP3A4 = norcodeine (inactive)
Codeine
Why is there variability in analgesic effects w/ codeine?
- > 50 polymorphisms in CYP enzymes
- don’t give to children < 12y/o - they will only get the SE and no pain relief
Codeine
Adult dose:
max dose:
How much codeine does Tylenol # 3 have?
Tylenol # 4?
- 15-60 mg q4h
- max: 360mg/d (4-6 doses)
- # 3 - 30mg
- # 4 - 60mg
Codeine
Pedi dosing
max:
0.5-1mg/kg
Max: 60mg
try to avoid giving
Codeine
At what dose of codeine do you get the max analgesic effect?
What med & dose is this comparable to?
60 mg
Aspirin 650mg
Codeine
Half-life
3-3.5hrs
Codeine
Drug Interactions
- opiods
- alcohol
- anticholinergics
Codeine
Adverse/SE (8):
- n/v
- brady
- hypotension
- resp. depression (lg. doses)
- urinary retention
- constipation
- dizziness
- miosis
Codeine
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity
- acute/severe asthma (histamine release = bronchoconstriction)
- paralytic ileus
Tramadol
What is the chemical name?
- composed of a racemic mixture w/ a ____ and ____ enantiomer.
- Synthetic 4 phenylpiperidine analogue of morphine & codeine
- + and - enantiomer
Tramadol
MOA of the + enantiomer:
- centrally acting opioid agonsit
- mod. affinity @ Mu
- weak Kappa/delta
- opposes serotonin reuptake
Tramadol
MOA of the - enantiomer:
what are the effects of this?
- inhibits NE reuptake
- stimulates a2 receptors
- effects: BP issues, potentiate precedex
Tramadol
Metabolism:
active metabolite:
potency:
- CYP2D6 & CYP3A4
- O-desmethyltramadol
- 2-4x potent as tramadol (less potent than morphine)
Tramadol
Potency compared to morphine
1/5-1/10 as potent as morphine
Tramadol
Onset:
1-2 hrs
Tramadol
Half-life:
- tramadol: 6.3hrs
- metabolite: 7.4hrs
Tramadol
PB:
20%
Tramadol
Vd:
2.6-2.9L/kg
Tramadol SE/Precautions
Major Contraindication:
high incidence of:
- do NOT give in pts w/ seizure disorders
- high incidence of n/v
Morphine
Who was morphine named after?
Morpheus the Greek God of Dream
Morphine
What preparations is Morphine available in?
- immediate and sustained release
- elixir
- suspension
- tablets/capsules
- epidural/intrathecal
Morphine
Oral dose:IM/IV dose
- oral dose 3x more
- oral - 30 mg
- IV/IM - 10 mg
Morphine
Receptor Effects:
Mu 1 & Mu 2
Morphine
Metabolism:
active metabolites and effects
- conjugation (glucuronic acid) w/ hepatic & extrahepatic sites (kidneys)
- morphine-6-glucuronide: analgesia
- morphine-3-glucuronide: neurotoxicity & hyperalgesia
Morphine
What are the 3 reasons why morphine has minimal absorption into the CNS?
- poor lipid solubility
- high PB%
- high degree of ionization @ physiologic pH
Morphine
PO dose & onset:
- PO: 30-60mg
Onset: 30min - 1hr
Morphine
IV dose & onset:
- IV dose: 2.5-15mg
- IV onset: 15 min
Morphine
IM dose:
IM onset:
IM dose: 10-15 mg
IM onset: 20 min
Morphine
Peak:
Duration:
- peak: 45-90 min
- duration: 4-5 hrs
Morphine
E 1/2 time:
1.7-3.3 hours
Morphine
Does morphine have greater analgesia potency and slower offset in men or women?
Women
Morphine
% PB
Vd
- % PB - 35%
- Vd - 224L/kg
Morphine
What pt population should morphine be avoided in and why?
- renal impairment
- morphine-6-glucuronide accummulation = resp. depression
Morphine
Side Effects:
- sedation
- resp. depression
- constipation, n/v
- HISTAMINE RELEASE - acute use
- euphoria
- tolerance/dep.
Oxycodone
What 2 formulations is it available in?
- intermediate release
- controlled release
Oxycodone
Science:
It is a ________ derivative of ________.
Made alone or in combo with ________, ________, or ________.
- semi-synthetic derivative of thebaine
- Acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen
Oxycodone
What 2 main conditions is oxy used for?
- neuropathic pain
- chronic pain
Oxycodone
Metabolism:
Admin as a ________.
Metabolites (2)
Oxy has an extensive ________, and is excreted in the ________.
- metabolized in liver (CYP2D6)
- admin as a prodrug
- Metabolites:
oxymorphone - active
noroxycodone - inactive - extensive 1st pass effect
- excreted in urine
Oxycodone
What receptors does oxy work on?
- Mu & Kappa in CNS
Oxycodone
Dosing:
morphine equivalence:
5mg PO
* 10-15mg of Oxy = 10mg morphine
Oxycodone
Onset:
Duration:
- Onset: < 1 hr
- Duration:
IR: 3-4hrs
CR: 12 hrs
allows pt to get to steady state and remain there
Oxycodone
Half-life
IR:
CR:
- IR: 3 hrs
- CR: 4.5hrs
Oxycodone
PB %
Vd
- % PB - 45%
- Vd - 2.6L/kg
Oxycodone
Interactions/SE
additive effects w/ other CNS depressants
* sedation, resp. depression
* constipation, n/v
* histamine release
* euphoria
* tolerance/dep. (less)
Methadone
Methadone is a synthetic ________ opioid and mixed ________ - ________.
- synthetic broad-spectrum opioid
- mixed agonist/antagonist
Methadone
MOA/receptors:
- weak, non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist
- serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- monoamine transmitter reuptake inhibitor
- mu receptor activity
Methadone
what is methadone most commonly used for?
What drug properties make it ideal for this use?
- maintenance drug for opioid addiction
- oral bioavailability (60-95%)
- high potency
- long DOA
Methadone
Metabolism
Increased by:
Decreased by:
Excretion:
- liver - CYP3A4, CYP1A2, CYP2D6
- increased - inducers (carbamazepine)
- decreased - antiretrovirals & grapefruit juice
- excretion - urine & bile
safe for elderly - hepatic/renal impairment don’t influence clearance much
Methadone Dosing
How long will it take to reach steady state?
Half-life:
- up to 10 days
- half-life variable 8-80hrs
Methadone
Dose:
Routes:
- 2.5-10mg
- PO, IM, SQ
- q4-12hrs
10mg go to dose = 12 to 24hrs pain control for 1 dose
Methadone
What 3 things can increase the concentration/effects of methadone?
- ciprofloxacin
- diazepam
- ethanol (acute)
Methadone
What 4 things can decrease the concentration/effects of methadone?
- amprenavir
- phenobarbital
- phenytoin
- rifampin
severe, unpredictable reactions w/ MAOIs
Methadone
SE
- similar to others
- resp. depresison
- hypotension
- confusion/sedation
rare: brady, QT prolongation, torsades de point
Fentanyl Science
A ________ derivative synthetic opioid.
Structurally r/t what drug?
- pheynylpiperidine
- Meperidine
Fentanyl
Metabolism:
Metabolites (3)
- metabolism: CYP450 - N-demethylation
- Metabolites:
Norfentanyl, hydroxyproprionyl-fentanyl, hydroxoyproprionyl-norfentanyl
Fentanyl
How long can norfentanyl be detected in the urine after a single dose?
72 hrs
Fentanyl Dosing
IV dose:
IV onset:
IV half-life:
- dose: 50-100mcg
- Onset: 5-10min
- Half-life: 30min-1hr
Fentanyl Dosing
PNB dose:
10mcg
Fentanyl Dosing
Transdermal Dose:
TD onset:
TD half-life:
- dose: 12.5-100mcg
- onset: 12-24hr
- half-life: 20-27hr
Fentanyl Dosing
Transmucosal Dose:
TM onset:
TM half-life:
- Dose: 200-1600mcg
- onset: 6-15min
- half-life: 2-12hr
Fentanyl
E 1/2 time:
- 3.1-6.6 hours
Fentanyl
Why does Fentanyl have a greater potency & more rapid onset compared to morphine?
- greater lipid solubility of Fentanyl
Fentanyl
Why does fentanyl have a shorter DOA w/ a single dose?
- rapid redistribution to inactive tissue (fat, skel. muscle)
- 75% of initial dose undergoes 1st pass pulmonary uptake
Fentanyl
PB % -
Vd -
- % PB - 84%
- Vd - 335L
Fentanyl
Interactions/SE
additive effects w/ other CNS depressants
* sedation/resp. depression
* constipation/n/v
* histamine release
* euphoria
* tolerance & dependence
Hydromorphone Science
A synthetic drug and ________ ________ of analogue of morphine.
Can be formed by N-demethylation of ________.
- hydrogenated ketone
- hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
What forms is hydromorphone available in?
What are their potencies compared to morphine?
- PO 3-5x more potent
- IV 8.5x more potent
- rectal
Hydromorphone
Metabolism:
Metabolites & effects
What pt population are these effects worse in?
- metabolism: liver
- Metabolites
hydromorphone-3-glucuronide - neurotoxicity (allodynia, myoclonus, seizures)
worse in renal insuff. pts
Hydromorphone Dosing
IV post-op dose:
reg IV dose:
Onset:
- 0.2mg IV q 3-5min
- usually under 2mg
- 0.2-1mg (reg. IV dose)
- Onset: 10-15min
Hydromorphone Dosing
Oral dose:
Onset:
- dose: 2-8mg
- onset: 30min-1hr
Hydromorphone
DOA:
Half-life:
- DOA: 3-4hrs
- half-life: 2.3hrs
hydromorphone
Interactions/SE
additive effects w/ CNS depressants
* sedation/resp. depression
* constipation/n/v
* histamine release
* euphoria
* tolerance/dependence
Hydrocodone Science
A semi-synthetic opioid which is a ________ derivative.
- Codeine
Hydrocodone
How much more potent is hydrocodone than codeine?
6-8x more potent
Hydrocodone
Metabolism:
Metabolites:
- CYP2D6 - hydromorphone
- CYP3A4 - Norhydrocodone (inactive)
Hydrocodone Dosing
What is the hydrocodone:morphine equivalence dosing?
- 10 mg Morphine = 30 mg hydrocodone
Hydrocodone Dosing
PO dose:
onset:
- 2.5-10mg hydrocodone w/ 300-750 mg acetaminophen q 4-6hr
- onset: 30min
Hydrocodone
Peak:
E 1/2 time:
- peak: 1.3 hrs
- E 1/2 time: 3.8 hrs
Hydrocodone
What forms are hydrocodone available in?
What other drugs is hydrocodone put in combo with?
- tablet/capsule, syrup/solution, XR suspension, XR tablet
- combo drugs: tylenol, ASA, guaifenesin, various anti-histamines
Hydrocodone
What other drug:drug interactions are there w/ hydrocodone?
- CYP inhibitors/inducers
- sedation - opioids/benzos
- barbs - hypotension
- IV Mg & CCB - increased opioid effects (sedation/HoTN)
Hydrocodone
SE:
- miosis, histamine release pruritis
- decreased hypercapnic drive/RR/airway reflexes
- brady, HoTN
Hydrocodone
What 3 things needs require caution w/ hydrocodone?
- alcoholism
- drug abuse
- drugs w/ tylenol
Buprenorphine Science
A semi-synthetic ________ - ________ opioid.
Derived from the opium alkaloid ________.
- agonist-antagonist
- thebaine
Buprenorphine
MOA/receptors
used for tx of opioid abuse disorder and cancer/chronic pain
* pt agonist Mu receptors
* kappa antagonist
* weak delta receptor agonist
Buprenorphine
What are 4 advantages to using Buprenorphine in cancer and chronic pain tx?
- less resp. depression
- less immune suppression
- reduced constipation
- no accumulation in pts w/ impaired renal function
Buprenorphine
What 5 preparations is Burprenorphine available as?
- Cizdol
- Subutex
- Suboxone
- Zubsolv
- Bunavail
IV, patches, PO, SL
Buprenorophine
Metabolism:
Metabolite & effects:
- CYP3A4
- Metabolite: Norbuprenorphine
full agonist - mu, delta, ORL-1 opioid receptors
pt agonist - kappa
little anti-nociceptive potency, markedly increased resp. depression
Buprenorphine
- Buprenorphine - Morphine Equivalence
0.3mg IM Buprenorphine = 10mg Morphine
Buprenorphine
SL onset:
SL DOA:
TD patch Dose:
- SL onset: 30 min
- DOA: 6-9hrs
- TD patch: 5-70 mcg/hr for 4-7 days
Buprenorphine
E 1/2 time:
- 20-73hrs
Buprenorphine
SE:
- drowsiness
- n/v
- ventilation depression - prolonged/resistant to antagonism w/ naloxone = pulm. edema