Analgesic agents Flashcards
1
Q
Short acting analgesic agents?
A
Remifentanil
Fentanyl
Alfentinil
2
Q
Which drug can be given on a continuous infusion as an analgesic agent throughout surgery via syringe driver?
A
Remifentanil
3
Q
Which drug is cardiostable and dose needs to be reduced in elderly patients?
A
Fentanyl
4
Q
What are the common SE?
A
respiratory depression
bradycardia
hypotension
muscle rigidity (remifentanil)
5
Q
Longer acting analgesic agents?
A
Intra-op and post-op analgesia, e.g. morphine & oxycodone
