Opioids Flashcards
Phenantherane Alkaloids drugs
Morphine, Codeine (Natural) Hydromorphone, Tramadol (Semisynthetic):
Derived from opium poppy
Phenylpiperidines derrivtives (synthetic)
Meperidine, fent, sufent, alefent, remi
Diphenylheptane
Methadone
Most likely to cause histamine release?
Morphine, codeine, meperidine
Cross-class allergy?
Cross-sensitivity exists within classes, however, no cross-sensitivity between the 3 classes
Gold standard for potency comparison?
Morphine sulfate (=1) - purely serve as guideline because each patient response can vary drastically
Highest concentration of opioid receptors in the body?
Likely in the GI nervous system compared to CNS
High dose opioids?
Only provide analgesia, additional drugs needed to provide anesthesia/amnesia/unconsciousness/relaxation
Meperidine (Demerol)
Potency: 0.1
Duration: 2-4 hr
Analgesic Dose: 100 mg
Fentanyl
Potency: 100
Duration: 1-1.5 hr
Analgesic Dose: 100 mcg
Sufentanil
Potency: 500-1,000
Duration: 48-78 min
Analgesic Dose: 10-20 mcg
Alfentanil
Potency: 10-20
Duration: 15-25 min
Analgesic Dose: 500-1,000 mcg
Remifentanil
Potency: 100 (same as fentanyl)
Duration: 2-5 min
Analgesic Dose: infusion
Hydromorphone
Potency: 5
Duration: 2-4 hrs
Analgesic Dose: 2 mg
Morphine Sulfate
Potency: 1
Duration: 3-5 hrs
Analgesic Dose: 10 mg