Analgesics and NSAIDS Flashcards
What are the side effects of Morphine Sulate?
Decreased BP Respiratory depression Urinary retention Constipation Orthostatic Hypotension Constipation
What can be used to reverse effects of opioids?
Naloxone (Narcan)
How do opioids work?
bind with receptors in the brain and spinal cord that are associated with pain. Moderate opioid analgesics are similar to morphine, however pain control is less effective and the potential for respiratory depression is less
What are these opioid analgesics combined with?
Percodan
Percocet
Combunox
Lortab
Vicodin
Vicoprofen
Percodan: Oxycodone w/ aspirin
Percocet: Oxycodone w/ acetaminophen
Combunox: Oxycodone w/ ibuprofen
Lortab: Hydrocodone w/ acetaminophen
Vicodin: Hydrocodone w/ acetaminophen
Vicoprofin: Hydrocodone w/ Ibuprofen
How does Narcan work?
how long is the response?
when is the peak?
Opioid antagonist blocks opiate receptor sites.
1-2 min
Peak 20-60 min
How does aspirin work?
nonselective cyclooxyrgenase inhibitor that decrease the formation of prostaglandins involved in the production of inflammation, pain and fever. Inhibits platelet aggregation
What is aspirin contraindicated with?
hypersensitivity
pregnancy
hx of GI ulcer, PUD (or any bleeding disorder)
*children with a recent hx of viral infection (i.e. influenza, chicken pos etc), has been associated with Reyes Syndrome