Analgesics Class 4 Flashcards
Opioid prototype drug
morphine
morphine
Opioid Analgesic
Action
Activates mu and kappa receptors
morphine
Opioid Analgesic
Primary Use
Analgesia
Anesthesia
morphine
Opioid Analgesic
Adverse effects
Respiratory depression
Sedation
Constipation
N/V
Opioid Antagonist
prototype drug
Narcan
Opioid Antagonist
Action
Blocks mu and kappa receptors
Opioid Antagonist
Primary Use
Reverse respiratory depression
Treatment for Opioid Dependence
Methadone maintenance
Nonopioid Analgesic
Prototype drug
Acetaminophen Tylenol
Nonopioid Analgesic
Acetaminophen
Action
Treats mild pain by mildly inhibiting prostaglandins
Reduces fever by vasodilation
Nonopioid Analgesic
Acetaminophen
Primary Use
Antipyretic
Analgesic
Nonopioid Analgesic
Acetaminophen
Adverse Effects
Overdoses are lethal
NSAID
ibuprofen
Action
Inhibits COX receptors and prevents formation of prostaglandins
NSAID
ibuprofen
Primary Use
Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory
NSAID
ibuprofen
Adverse effects
GI upset
Acute renal failure