Opioid analgesica Flashcards
morphine analogues:
structure similar to morphine
synthetics:
unrelated structure to morphine
morphine-like alkaloids:
morphine
diamorphine
codeine
heroin vs morphine
both strong analgesic
more lipid soluble
shorter duration
codeine vs morphine
less analgesia
NSAID
antitussive
codeine as an antitussive replaced with…
dextropmethorphran
synthetic opiates:
benzamorphanes
phenylpiperidine
thebaine
pethidine vs morphine
restlessness
antiuscarinic
shorter duration of action
fentanyl vs morphine
80-100 x more potent than morphine
rapid onset
short duration
anesthesia
the activity of tramadol:
weak mu agonist
serotonin and norepinephrine reabsorption inhibitor
moderate to severe pain
both tramadol and codeine are….
partial agonist
explanation of tramadol psychotropic effects:
it is an serotonin and norepinephrine reabsorption inhibitor
methadone receptor selectivity
mu
methadone vs morphine
slow acting
longer duration of action
less problems with withdrawal
given orally
methadone applications:
wean off heroin and morphine addiction