Opioids 1 Flashcards

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Opioids

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-chemically related to compounds purified from juice of poppy

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Opium

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-unrefined extract from the poppy
-contains apprx 20 naturally occurring pharmacologically active compounds

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Opiates

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-group of purified natural agents
-morphine and codeine

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4
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Opioid

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-any natural, synthetic, endogenous substance with morphine-like properties

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Endogenous opioid peptides

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-small molecules that are naturally produced in CNS and various glands in body (pituitary and adrenal)

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4 distinct families of endogenous opioid peptides

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  1. beta-endorphin (mu)
  2. Enkephalins (delta)
  3. Dynorphins (kappa)
  4. Nociception (NOP)
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Opioid receptors in supraspinal

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-brain stem (periaqueductal grey area)
-hypothalamus
-amygdala
-corpus striatum

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Opioid receptors in spine

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-dorsal horn (substantia gelatinosa)

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Opioid receptors in periphery

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-Identified on the processes of sensory neurons
-upregulated during inflammatory pain states

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Where do opioids act along pain pathway?

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-Perception in brain
-Modulation in spinal cord
-Transduction in nociceptors

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Opioid receptors

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All G-protein coupled receptors that mediate inhibition of neurotransmission and endocrine secretion

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Opioid receptor Steps

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Pre-synapse
1. Inhibit adenyl cyclase activity
2. Inhibit pre-synaptic voltage gated Ca channels; decreased Ca influx
3. Reduction in NT release and therefore inhibition of synaptic transmission of nociceptive input

Post-synpase
1. Increased K efflux due to opioid receptor, resulting in neuronal hyperpolarization of post synaptic spinal cord projection neurons
>inhibition of ascending nociceptive pathways

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Opioid receptor types

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**located in central and peripheral nervous system

  1. Mu= MOP=OP3
  2. Delta= DOP = OP1
  3. Kappa= KOP= OP2
  4. Nociceptin= NOP= ORL-1
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14
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Mu receptor agonist effects

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**Profound analgesia- spinal cord and supraspinal

-respiratory depression effects
-bradycardia
-sedation (dose-dependent)
-euphoria/dysphoria
-miosis
-hypothermia
-antitussive
-decreased GI motility
-urinary retention
-emesis (chemoreceptor trigger zone)
-anti-emetic center
-min cardio effects

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Kappa receptor agonist effects

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**spinal analgesia (mild to moderate pain)

-mild sedation
-miosis
-min respiratory depression and vagally mediated bradycardia
-dysphoria
-diuresis

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General opioid Effects

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-Analgesia
-Sedation (part of premed)
-Anesthetic sparing
-Reversible

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Clinical significant opioid effects

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-bradycardia
-resp depression
-emesis
-abuse potential
-dysphoria

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18
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Opioid effect variation in species

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Occurs because opioid receptor distribution in CNS differs

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Mu receptor agonists differences in species

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CNS depression in dogs, monkeys, humans

VS.

Excitement/spontaneous locomotor activity in pain free mice, cats, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, cows

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20
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Morphine mania in cats

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**historical reluctance to administer opioids in cats
BUT morphine mania was seen at doses 100 fold higher than used in clinic

-Excitement and mydriasis

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21
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Opioids in birds

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Raptors: mu opioid provide analgesia; kappa opioid appear ineffective

Psittacines: kappa opioids appear more effective than mu opioids

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22
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Opioids in reptiles

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mu opioid receptor agonists provide effective analgesia

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23
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Individual variability with opioid use

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-individuals respond differently; depend on receptor distribution due to varying genetics

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Drug-receptor interaction- affinity vs intrinsic activity

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Affinity- how well a drug binds to receptor

Intrinsic activity or efficacy- magnitude of effect that drug has once bound

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25
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Full agonist

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-high affinity and high intrinsic activity
-able to generate maximal response from receptor
-stimulate both mu and kappa

eg. morphine

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Partial agonist

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-produces a submaximal effect compared with full agonist
-has lower intrinsic activity
-less analgesia
-ceiling effect
-generally higher affinity

Eg. Buprenorphine- higher affinity but less intrinsic activity than morphine

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Antagonist

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-no intrinsic activity but high affinity for opioid receptor

-rapidly reverses all opioid induced clinical effects

-should be kept for use during emergency situations; inappropriate use may cause the development of intense acute pain and activation of sympathetic nervous system

  • non emergent effect always titrate to effect
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Competitive antagonist

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-can displace opioid agonists from mu and kappa receptors

29
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Opioid antagonist drugs

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-Naloxone
-Naltrexone

30
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Naloxine

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  • pure mu, delta, kappa opioid antagonist
    -can reverse all opioid agonist effects producing increased allertness, responsiveness, coordination, and perception of pain
    -watch for renarcotization
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Naloxone duration

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30-60 mins

32
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Naltrexone

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-Reversal of potent opioids for wildlife immobilization
-clinical effects last ~2x as long as those with naloxone

33
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Agonist-Antagonist

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-agonistic effects at one receptor (kappa) but antagonist on another receptor (mu)

Eg. Butorphanol
-Kappa agonist
-Mu antagonist

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Butorphanol as a reversal to mu opioid induced respiratory depression or sedation

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Give butorphanol because mu antagonist, but kappa agonist.

**means that analgesia is maintained

35
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Potency

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Amount of a drug needed to produce a given effect

36
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Efficacy

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-Maximum effect that a drug can produce regardless of dose

37
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Opioid agonists potency

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**potency is compared to morphine on an “equal-analgesic basis”

-Morphine =1
-Meperidine = 1/5
-Fentanyl = 100
-Carfentanil= 10000
-Buprenorphine= 80
-Butorphanol= 3-5

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Efficacy vs. duration for Meperidine

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mild and short

39
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Efficacy vs. duration= profound and long

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-morphine
-hydromorphine
-methadone

40
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Buprenorphine efficacy vs duration

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Moderate effect, long duration

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Fentanyl, sufentanil efficacy vs. duration

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profound effect, short duration

42
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Opioid pharmacology

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-highly lipid soluble
-mostly hepatic transformation
-poor bioavailability orally due to high first pass effect in liver
-eliminated: bile and urine

43
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Opioids given IV, IM

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-onset rapid (except buprenorphine)
-histamine release after IV administration (morphine, meperidine)

44
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Continuous rate infusions of opioids

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-medication continuously given IV to maintain consistent plasma levels and analgesia

-reduces unwanted side effects (after intermittent bolus administration)

45
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Which opioids are good for continuous rate infusions?

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-shorter acting mu agonists: fentanyl, remifentanil, sufentanil

-morphine, hydromorphine

46
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SC opioids

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-unreliable absorption
-great individual variability in pain relief

47
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High-concentrated formulation of Buprenorphine= 1.8mg/ml simbadol)

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-up to 24hr of post-operative analgesia in cats after one SC dose of 0.24mg/kg

-may be administered for up to 3 consecutive days

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Buccal opioid administration

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-noninvasive, pain free; minimal restraint needed

-opioids have poor oral bioavailability, but buccal route bypasses first pass effect and allows for higher bioavailability

49
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Buprenorphine buccal administration

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Cats: acceptable bioavailability and analgesia

Dogs: high dose needed (cost prohibitive and risk of swallowing)

**IV and IM route better in clinic but would still be a suitable late post-operative analgesia

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Transdermal opioid administration

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Fentanyl Patch
-delayed onset
-human safety concern; so patch evolved to reduce abuse potential
-reservoir is filled with liquid, and drug in adhesive matrix (drug+polymer)

51
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Fentanyl patch species differences

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Dogs: 63.8% bioavailability; 12-24hrs, duration 3 days

Cats: 35.9% bioavailability; 8-18hrs, duration 5 days

52
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Pain assessment and monitoring in opioid transdermal administration

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-Delayed onset
-variation in individuals
-changes in body temperature, skin preparation and patch placement may affect rate of absorption, plasma fentanyl levels and analgesic efficacy
-care with heating pads which increases uptake due to increased circulation

53
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Transdermal fentanyl solution (Recuvyra) use

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-licensed for the control of postoperative pain associated with major orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery in healthy dogs

54
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Transdermal fentanyl solution (Recuvyra) application

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-liquid solution applied to skin dorsally between shoulder blades (depot of fentanyl with lipid layer of stratum corneum)

-no needle needed

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Transdermal fentanyl solution (Recuvyra) timing

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-applied 2-4hrs prior to surgery
-lasts up to 4 days in dogs
-no peak effect
-adverse effects are long lasting (require repeated doses of naloxone)

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Epidural/spinal administration of opioids

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-used in epidural or subarachnoid space to manage acute or chronic pain
-all opioids are lipid soluble but solubility differs between opioids

57
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Opioids with lower lipid solubility

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-less systemic absorption
-slower onset time (passage across dura mater)
-longer duration and further cranial migration

58
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Duration of morphine

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12-24hrs

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Duration of hydromorphine

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8hrs

60
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Duration of fentanyl

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short duration and segmental analgesia

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Intraarticular administration of opioids

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-significant increase in mu opioid receptors in articular and peri-articular tissues occurs after joint inflammation

**used with morphine after arthroscopy surgery (knee, elbow) as part of multimodal analgesia plan