Opioids: Clinical Application Flashcards by Samara Rahman | Brainscape

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Morphine

A

high efficacy

natural agonist

mod-sev pain - 1st line tx

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Hydromorphone

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high efficacy

semi-synthetic agonist

severe pain - 1st line tx

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Methadone

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high efficacy

synthetic agonist

severe pain - 1st line tx

used in detox for opioid addiction

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Fentanyl

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high efficacy

synthetic agonist

mod-sev pain, esp chronic and breakthrough pain - 1st line

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Meperidine

A

high efficacy

synthetic agonist

mod-sev pain - 2nd line

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Codeine

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low-medium efficacy

prodrug

mild-mod pain, antitussive

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Hydrocodone and Oxycodone

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low-med efficacy

semi-synthetic agonist

mild-mod pain

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Buprenorphine

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mixed semi-synthetic agonist

mod-sev pain

tx for opioid addiction

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Pentazocaine

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synthetic mixed agonist and antagonist

mod-modsev pain

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Naloxone

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opioid antagonist

tx of acute opioid toxicity

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Dextromethorphan

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synthetic opioid isomer

non-analgesic anti-tussive

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