opioids Flashcards
Codeine (Tylenol #3) formulation
tablet, cough syrup
Codeine (Tylenol #3) clinical pearls
metabolized to morphine via CYP 2d6
not recommended in breastfeeding and kids under 12
Tramadol (Conzip) formulation
capsule ER 24hr, tablet -IR and ER 24hr, oral solution, combination product with acetaminophen and celecoxib available
Tramadol (Conzip) clinical pearls
BOX warning: use of CYP3A4 inducer and inhibitor or 2D6 inhibitors request careful consideration
Schedule IV
Morphine formulation
capsule ER 24hr, tablet IR and 12hr ER, oral solution, solution for injection, suppository
Morphine clinical pearls
itching is prominent side effect
renally excreted
BOX warning: avoid alcohol while taking ER capsule - increases morphine levels
Hydromophone (dilaudid) formulations
IR and ER tablet, oral solution, solution for injection, suppository
Hydromophone (dilaudid) clinical pearls
US box warning: dose errors when prescribing
Hydrocodone +/- acetaminophen (Norco) formulation
oral solution, ER tablet, tablet
Hydrocodone +/- acetaminophen (Norco) dosing and clinical pearl
tablet - 5/325, 7.5/325mg, 10/325mg
BOX warning for use of cyp3A4 inhibitors and increase plasma concentration of Norco
0xycodone (oxycotin) (percocet - oxycotin and acetaminophen) formulations
Tablet, capsule, oral solution
0xycodone (oxycotin) (percocet - oxycotin and acetaminophen) clinical pearls
Box warning for use of cyp3A4 inhbitor and increasing plasma levels of oxycodone
Fentanyl (duragesic) formulations
buccal tablet, sublingual liquid, lozenge, injection solution, patch
Fentanyl (duragesic) clinical pearls
Box warning for use of cyp3A4 inhbitor and increasing plasma levels of fentanyl
can use in renal impairment
less hypotension than morphine or hydromorphone
Methadone (methadose) formulation
oral solution, injectable solution, tablet