Egleton: Treatment of Pain Flashcards

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Non-opioid analgesics

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Aspirin, Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors

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Acetaminophen: major ADR

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Hepatotoxicity (careful with alcoholics)

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NSAIDs: major ADR

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Gastric ulcers

Inhibit platelet aggregation (more bleeding)

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Mu-receptors: key selective endogenous agonists

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Endomorphin, Enkephalin, Beta-endorphin

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Delta-receptors: key selective endogenous agonists

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Enkephalins

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Kappa-receptors: key selective endogenous agonists

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Dynorphins

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Opioid receptors:MoA

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Activation of inwardly rectifying K+ channels
Inhibition of Ca2+ channels
Inhibition of Adenylyl cyclase (AC) {less cAMP}
{Hyperpolarize the membrane}
{Synaptic remodeling= tolerance/ addiction}

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Agonist bias

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They select which signaling pathways become activated upon binding to the receptor.
{form of tolerance?}

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Morphine: use

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Moderate to severe acute and chronic pain
Treatmetn of acute pulmonary edema
Relief of pain of MI

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Hydromorphone: use

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Severe pain

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Methadone: use

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Analgesia

Controlled withdrawal from opioids

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12
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Heroin: use

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Drug of abuse

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13
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Oxycodone: use

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Moderate to severe pain

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14
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Fentanyl: use

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Surgery and post-surgical analgesics

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15
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Codeine: use

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Analgesic

Antitussive

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16
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Propoxyphene

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Weak analgesic

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17
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Buprenophine: use

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Opioid withdrawal
Detoxification
Maintenance

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18
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Naloxone: use

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Opioid overdose

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Naltrexone: use

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Opioid detoxification

Alcoholism

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20
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Morphine: MoA

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Binds to Mu-receptor
(Less on Kappa-receptor in spinal cord)
Decrease spontaneous activity of gut/ CNS neurons
Prevent substance P release
{Affect respiration/ pain perception/ mood & emotion}

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Morphine: effects:

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CNS: Analgesia without loss of consciousness, Enphoria, Nausea/ Vomiting, Drowsiness/ Itchy nose
Eye: Mitosis (Edinger-Westphal nucleus) {Pathogmonic}
Respiration: Respiration depression (major ADR)
CV: Peripheral vasodilation, Inhibit baroreceptor reflex, Orthostatic hypotension
GI: Constipation {can be used as antidiarrheal!}
Endocrine: decrease plasma LH and Testosterone levels

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Pathogmonic sign of Morphine intoxication

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Mitosis

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Morphine: tolerance and dependence

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No tolerance for miosis, constipation, and respiratory effects
But otherwise, development is characteristic of opioids

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Morphine: withdrawal symptoms

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Rebound phenomenon
Hyperalgesia {Increased sensitivity to noxious stimuli}
Hyperventilation
Dilation of pupils
Diarrhea
Dysphoria
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Morphine: contraindication

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Hepatic insufficiency
Respiratory insufficiency
Head injury

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26
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Morphine: treatment

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Ventilation

Opiate angatonist {Naloxone}

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27
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Opioids for cough suppressions

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Morphine, Codeine, Hydrocodone

{Decrease sensitivity of CNS cough center and mucosal secretion}

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28
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Bioavailability of Morphine

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Low with oral formulation

Duet to 1st pass effect

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29
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Enzyme converting Codeine to Morphine

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O-demethylation (CYP2D6)

30
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Hydromorphone

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Hydrogenated ketone of morphine
More potent than oral morphine
Less active metabolites than morphine
For severe pain

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Methadone

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No kappa activity (less addiction cycle)
Treat opiate withdrawal/ heroin users, and chronic pains
Metahadone maintenance

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Methadone: ADR

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Constipation

Biliary spasms

33
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Methadone maintenance

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Treat opiate withdrawal
Develops tolerance
Manages opioid craving without IV drug use
Reduce effect of opiates with cross tolerance

34
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Heroin

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Only used for recreational purpose
Diacetylmorphine> 6-monoacetylmorphine> Morphine
Higher BBB penetration than morphine
Effects by 6-monoacetylmorphine and Morphine
Urine test: 6-monoacetylmorphine specific heroin metabolites

35
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6-monoacetylmorphine in urine test: drug of abuse?

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Heroin

36
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Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen

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For moderate to severe pain and Cough

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Oxycodone

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Manage moderate to severe pain
Used in combination with non-opioid analgesics
{with Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Acetaminophen etc}
Abuse potential with Oxycontin {delayed release formulation}

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Meperidine

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Mu-opioid agonist
Normeperidine (metabolite)= CNS stimulant, not blocked by Naloxone
Doesn’t suppress cough
MAOI+Meperidine= severe rxn

39
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Fentanyl/ Sufenanil, Alfentanil/ Remifentanil

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Mu-opioid agonist
Meperidine analog
Much more potent than Morphine
For chronic pain
Less nausea than Morphine
40
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Codeine

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Less potent analgesic than Morphine
Cough syrups
Metabolized to Morphine by CYP2D6 (highly polymorphic)

41
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Effects of CYP2D6 polymorphism: slow/ high

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Slow metabolizers: ineffective analgesic

High metabolizers: overdose {fast conversion to morphine}

42
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Propoxyphene

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Weak potency mu-agonist
For mild to moderate pain
Analgesic (used with Acetaminophen or Aspirin)
Less dependence potential

43
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Pentazocine

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Kappa agonist, Weak Mu-antagonist
Analgesia, Sedation, Respiratory depression
aloxone included in Talwin to prevent drug abuse

44
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Buprenorphine

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Partial Mu agonist, Kappa-antagonist
Less effective analgesic than Morphine
Sublingal/ IM/ IV routes
For treatment of Opioid dependence
For Pregnant addicts
45
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Tramadol

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Not chemically related to opiates
Binds to Opiate receptors
Inhibit NE and 5-HT reuptake
Partial inhibition by Naloxone
ADR: Constipation, Nausea/Vomiting, Dizziness, Drowsiness
Oral
For moderate pain
Analgesics for dogs (addicts may beat pet dog to get it...)
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Opiate antagonists

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Naloxone (1hr), Nalmefene (10hr), Natrexone (24hr)
Highest affinity to Mu-receptor
No analgesic effects
Treat opioid poisoning
Prevent dependence addiction
Induces withdrawal right away
47
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For overdose patient, which opiate antagonist to give

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Naloxone

48
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Dextromethorphan

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Antitussive
Suppress response of cough center (elevate threshold)
No analgesia, Less constipation than Codeine
Not antagonized by Naloxone
Robotripping… (cough syrup abuse in teens)

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Robotripping

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By Dextromethorphan in teens {liver damage with Acetaminophen may occur}

50
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Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist: MoA

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Inhibition of pain by NE
with activation of receptors in Dorsal horn of spinal cord
For Neutopathic pain and Cancer pain

51
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Antidepressants(TCA/ SNRI)

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TCA: Amitriptyline
SNRI: Venlafaxine, Duloxetine

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Antidepressants (TCA/ SNRI): MoA

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Inhibition of NE and 5HT reuptake
Promote NE activatino of alpha 2 receptors in projection neuron of Dorsal horn and priamry afferents
Alter perception of pain
For Neuropathic pain

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Antiepileptics

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Gabapentin, Pregabalin (alpha2delta ligands)

Carbamazepine

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Antiepileptics:MoA

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alpha2delta ligands: Reduce activation of N and P/Q Ca2+ channels
Carbamazepine: Stabilizes inactive state of Na+v channels
For Neutopathic pain

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Gabapentin

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For Post herpetic neuralgia and painful Diabetic neuropathy

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Pregabalin

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For central neuropathic pain, Fibromyalgia, Post herpetic neuralgia, painful Diabetic neuropahty

57
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Carbamazepine

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For Trigeminal neuralgia (1st line agent)

58
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Lidocaine

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Topical

Local anesthetic

59
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Capsaicin

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Topical
Chili pepper alkaloid adjunctive
TRPV1 antagonist
Ion channel expressed on afferent noticeptors

60
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Ketamine

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NMDA antagonist

Blocks NMDA and Glutamate signaling

61
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Baclofen ***

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Centrally active muscle relaxants
For spasticity, Hiccups 
GABA-B receptor agonist
Facilitate spinal inhibition of motor neurons
Avoid abrupt withdrawal
62
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BZ-Diazepam***

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Centrally active muscle relaxants
For muscle spasms: IV or IM
For muscle relaxant: oral as adjunct

63
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Carisoprodol**

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Not really used now....
Centrally active muscle relaxants
For acute musculoskeletal pain 
Unknown MoA
ADR: anticholinergic activity, headache, etc
Not for elderly or children under 16
64
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Chlorzoxazone*

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Not really used now....
Centrally active muscle relaxants
For acute muscle spasms and pain
Unknown  MoA
ADR: drowsiness, lightheadness
Not for elderly
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Cyclobenzaprine***

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Centrally active muscle relaxants
For acute muscle spasms and pain and TMJ
Unknown MoA
Large half life of elimination range 8-37hrs (CYP3A4, 1A2, 2D6)
Structurally similar to TCA, same toxicities
Use with care with elderly and liver impaired

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Metaxalone***

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Centrally active muscle relaxants
For Muscle discomfort
Unknown MoA
ADR: Jaundice, and other CNS effects (dizziness, headache)
Careful with elderly and liver impaired
67
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Methocarbamol***

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Centrally active muscle relaxants
For muscle spasms and tetanus
Unknown MoA
Rapid onset
Careful with elderly and liver impaired
68
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Orphenadrine*

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Centrally active muscle relaxants

Nah, not really important

69
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Tizanadine***

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Centrally active muscle relaxants
For Tension headaches and low back pains, and muscle spasticity
Alpha adrenergic agonist
Careful with elderly and liver impaired

70
Q

1st line for Neuropathic pain

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Antidepressants/ Ca channel alpha2delta ligands
Carbamazepine for Trigeminal neuralgia
Opioids if severe intractable pain/ Neuropathic cancer pain

71
Q

2nd line for Neuropathic pain

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Opioids
Other antiepileptics
NMDA antagonists
Baclofen
Adjunct Iidocaine therapy or steroid injection to joint
72
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1st line for Nociceptive pain

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NSAIDs {opioids are in last resort}