Opioid Analgesics and Responsible opioid prescribing Flashcards
Opiates vs Opioids vs Narcotics
Opioid Receptors, Agonists (Pure, Partial & Mixed)
Pharmacologic Effects of the Opioid Receptors
Mu2 causes the most response
Opioids with Mixed Agonists-Antagonists
- “But Billy Needed MIXED Pills”
- Butorphanol, Buprenorphine, Nalbuphine, Pentazocine
- NEVER use partial agonists or mixed agonist-antagonists together with PURE AGONISTS
Available Opiates/Opioids in US
The Different Preparations of Opioids
How to manage pain & select the correct opioid
What to evaluate prior to starting opioids
Summary of the Opioids Classification
Clinical Uses of Opioids & SEs
Pseudo-Allergy vs True Allergy
How to Manage or Tx the SEs from Opioids
Morphine
- Pure MU-agonist
- Available as: PO, IR, ER, Rectal Suppository, PO liquid, parenteral
- T½ = ⅔ hours (IR forms)
- Duration: 3-6 hours
- ER form duration: 8-24 hours
Meperidine (Demerol)
Methadone
Tramadol
Tapentadol (Nucynta)
Fentanyl
Oliceridine (Olinvyk)
Combining Analgesics
Opioid Usage & Precautions
Opioid Effects vs Withdrawal
Responsible Opioid Prescribing
Opioid Risk Tool
SOAPP vs COMM Opioid Risk Tools
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Components of Treatment Agreement
CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids
Cross-Reactivity between Opioids & True Allergies
Opioid Equianalgesic Doses
Opioid Tapering & Rotations