Opioids Flashcards
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Hydromorphone = Dilaudid
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Morphine = MS contin
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Oxycodone - acetaminophen = Percocet
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Hydrocodone - acetaminophen = Vicodin
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Codeine - acetaminophen = Tylenol #3
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Tramadol = Ultram
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Codeine
Opioids act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, gastrointestinal tract and other organs in the body which reduce the perception of pain.
Side effects are confusion, sedation, hypotension, constipation, and respiratory depression
Oxycodone = Oxycontin