Opioids pt.2 (specific drugs) Flashcards
the standard against strength of other drugs
morphine
undesirable effects of morphine
vomting, mania in cats (esp IV high doses)
how long analgesia lasts in morphine
4-5hr
morphine is an (antagonist or agonist) that causes
agonist that causes analgesia and sedation
which 2 opioids are C-III
Butorphanol, Buprenorphine
meperidine brand
Demerol
meperidine strength
1/2x
meperidine desirable effects (and length)
analgesia 45min, no vomiting
oxymorphone brands
nomorphan, oxycodone
oxymorphone strenght
5-10x
oxymorphone is an (antagonist or agonist) that causes
agonist that causes anagesia (4-5hrs) and sedation
Butorphanol is an (antagonist or agonist) that
agonist-antagonist; stimulates Mu blocks kappa (stim analgesia, blocks sedation), also an antitussive
how long butorphanol analgesia
1-2hr
brands of butorphanol
Torbotrol, Torbugesic
Buprenorphine (agonist/antagonist) that
partial agonist, some stimulation of Mu receptors, analgesia