Analgesics Flashcards
0
Q
What is the mechanism of opioid action?
A
Prevent transmission of pain in periphery, CNS, spinal chord by decreasing neurotransmitter release. They activate inhibitory pathways that dampen down pain
1
Q
What are three different classes of analgesics?
A
Opioids
Antidepressants/antiepleptics
Local anaesthetics
2
Q
What are the advantages of opioids?
A
Very effective
Variety of routes
Range of durations
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of opioids?
A
Side effects
Contraindications
Interactions
4
Q
In which three ways can opioids work?
A
Agonist
Partial/mixed
Antagonist
