Pain and opioids, NSAIDS and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Flashcards
What is nociception?
neural process of encoding noxious stimuli
What is neuralgia?
pain in the distribution of nerve(s)
What is allodynia?
pain because of a stimuli that doesn’t normally provoke a pain
What is hyperalgesia?
more pain from a stimulus that normally provokes pain
What is neuropathic pain?
pain because of damage of the neurons or somatosensory nervous system
What are the drugs considered as adjuvants?
antidepressants
anticonvulsant
antispasmodic
muscle relaxant
bisphosphate
corticosteroid
What are the drugs considered as weak opioids?
codeine
tramadol
low dose morphine
What are the drugs considered as strong opioids?
morphine
fentanyl
oxycodone
hydromorphone
buprenorphine
WHO Analgesic Ladder
What is step 1 for mild pain?
a non-opioid
+/- adjuvant
WHO Analgesic Ladder
What is step 2 for moderate pain?
a weak opioid
+/- non-opioid
+/- adjuvant
WHO Analgesic Ladder
What is step 3 for severe pain?
strong opioid
+/- non-opioid
+/- adjuvant
WHO Analgesic Ladder
What is the +/- indicating?
That combining an opioid and non-opioid is effective but not combining drugs of the same class
What are the types of drugs used for pain treatment?
It’s a picture sry :(
What are the classifications of pain medications?
- opioid analgesics (HARD ASS DRUGS)
- non-opioid analgesics (NSAIDs)
What are the endogenous opioid peptides
Endorphins
- derived from POMC
Enkephalins
- derived from proenkephalin
Dynorphine
- derived from prodynorphine
Opioid receptors
What is the primary therapeutic effect of all opioid receptors?
spinal and supraspinal analgesia
Opioid receptors
What is the other effects of Mu(μ)?
sedation
respiratory depression
constipation
stops neurotransmitter release (ACh and dopamine)
increases hormonal release (prolactin)
Opioid receptors
What is the other effects of Kappa (k)?
sedation
constipation
psychotic effects
Opioid receptors
What is the other effects of delta (δ)?
increases hormonal release
inhibits neurotransmitter release
What is the effect of a strong agonist on the body?
have high affinity (relationship) for certain receptors
- believed to interact primarily with Mu opioid receptors in the CNS
What is the effect of a mild-to-mod agonist on the body?
still considered agonist that stimulate opioid receptors
- but do not have as high affinity or efficacy
What drugs are more effective in treating mild-mod pain?
codeine and hydrocodone
What is the characteristic of mixed agonist-antagonists?
show some agonist and antagonist-like activity at the same time
- drugs have the ability to act differently at specific classes of receptors
What are antagonist?
block all receptors that loves the Mu variety
What is the mechanism of the antagonists?
they wont produce analgesia but will displace opioid agonist from the receptors = block effects
What is the primary function of antagonist?
To treat opioid overdoses and addiction
What is the primary agent used to treat opioid overdose?
Naloxone