Opoid's Flashcards
1
Q
What is pethidine used for?
A
- Pain relief during childbirth
- Usually lasts 4 hours
2
Q
What is Naxalone?
A
-Antidote for opioids
3
Q
What is morphine?
A
-Opioid which directly acts on the CNS
4
Q
What is tramadol? What is it’s onset?
A
-Opioid with an onset of 1 hour
5
Q
What is fentanyl? What onset does it have?
A
-Opioid with a rapid onset
6
Q
What is codeine?
A
-Opioid and antidiarrhoeal medication
7
Q
What is methadone?
A
- Opioid used in chronic pain management
- Ween slowly over 1-6 months
