Opioid Analgesics Flashcards
morphine
strong opioid agonist
Rx: severe pain
MOA: mu receptor activation
fentanyl
strong opioid agonist
Rx: severe pain
MOA: mu receptor activation
exists as transdermal patch (72 hours)
meperidine
strong opioid agonist
Rx: severe pain
MOA: mu receptor activation
MAO Inhibitors Contraindicated!
methadone
strong opioid agonist
Rx: severe pain
MOA: mu receptor activation
Rx: Tx of opioid addiction (milder withdrawal symptoms)
sufentanil
strong opioid agonist
Rx: severe pain
MOA: mu receptor activation
heroin
strong opioid agonist
Rx: severe pain
MOA: mu receptor activation
codeine
moderate opioid agonist
Rx: cough suppressant; moderate pain
produces less euphoria
lower abuse potential
rarely leads to physical dependence
can produce sedation
oxycodone
moderate opioid agonist
Rx: moderate pain
hydrocodone
moderate opioid agonist
Rx: moderate pain
dextromethorphan
Other Opioid Agonist
cough suppressant
diphenoxylate
Other Opioid Agonist
Antidiarrheal Agent
loperamide
Other Opioid Agonist
Antidiarrheal Agent
tramadol
Other Opioid Agonist
Mu agonist + 5HT/NE uptake inhibitor
buprenorphine
Mixed Opioid agonist-antagonist
Partial activator of mu receptor; blocks kappa receptor
butorphanol
Mixed Opioid agonist-antagonist
Activate kappa receptor; block or partially activate mu receptor