Opioid Analgesics Flashcards
Dilaudid
hydromorphone IR
- opioid analgesic
- QID
Demerol
meperidine
-opioid analgesic
Exalgo
hydromorphone ER
- opioid analgesic
- ONLY ind. in opioid-tolerant pts.
- will have a “ghost tablet” in stool, all the drug has been released
Duragesic
fentanyl transdermal patch
-opioid analgesic
transmucosal
drug is absorbed across the lining of the mouth
Actiq
fentanyl lozenge on a stick
- opioid analgesic
- rub against side of cheek
Onsolis
fentanyl buccal film
- opioid analgesic
- placed on inside of cheek
Fentora
fentanyl buccal tablet
- opioid analgesic
- place between cheek and tongue; dissolves more slowly than Onsolis
Abstral
fentanyl sublingual tablet
-opioid analgesic
Lazanda
fentanyl nasal spray
-opioid analgesic
codeine
- opioid analgesic, antitussive
- when used as an antitussive it is usually in combination with guaifenesin [expectorant]
- 10mg codeine, 100mg guaifenesin/5mL
hydrocodone
-opioid analgesic
Tussionex
hydrocodone polistirex 8mg, chlorpheniramine polistirex 10mg/5mL
- antitussive, antihistamine
- ind. in pts. 12 and older
polistirex
long-acting resin used to extend the DOA up to 12hr so only have to take BID
Tussicaps Full Strength
hydrocodone 8mg, chlorpheniramine 10mg
- analgesic, antitussive
- BID
Tussicaps Half Strength
hydrocodone 4mg, chlorpheniramine 5mg
- analgesic, antitussive
- BID
Opana IR
oxymorphone IR tablet
- opioid analgesic
- QID
- take on ES*
Opana ER
oxymorphone ER tablet
- opioid analgesic
- BID
- take on ES*
Methadose
methadone
- opioid analgesic
- ind. for pain (QID) and opioid dependence/addiction (Qday)
how does methadone work for opioid dependence?
treats the dependence and minimizes the withdrawal symptoms and cravings of the abused drug, then methadone is tapered
buprenorphine
- opioid analgesic
- sublingual tablet: 2mg, 8mg
- ind. for addiction: Qday
Buprenex
buprenorphine parenteral (IV)
- opioid analgesic
- ind. for pain
- QID
Butrans
buprenorphine transdermal
- opioid analgesic
- ind. for chronic pain
- qweek
Suboxone
buprenorphine, naloxone
- opioid analgesic, opioid antagonist
- ind. for opioid dependence
- sublingual tablet: 2mg/0.5mg, 8mg/2mg
- sublingual film: 2mg/0.5mg, 4mg/1mg, 8mg/2mg, 12mg/3mg