Pain Meds Flashcards
Butorphanol
Name
Stadol
Butorphanol
Class
Synthetic Narcotic Analgesic
Butorphanol
Description
Butorphanol is a centrally acting synthetic narcotic analgesic about 5 times more potent than morphine. A schedule IV narcotic
Butorphanol
Indications
Moderate to severe pain
Butorphanol
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, head injury or undiagnosed abdominal pain
Fentanyl
Name
Sublimaze
Fentanyl
Class
Narcotic Analgesic
Fentanyl
Description
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic narcotic analgesic similar to morphine and meperidine but with a more rapid and less prolonged action
Fentanyl
Indications
Induce sedation for endotracheal intubation, severe pain
Fentanyl
Contraindications
MAO inhibitors within 14 days, myasthenia gravis
Fentanyl
Precautions
Increased intracranial pressure, elderly, debilitated, COPD, respiratory problems, hepatic and renal insufficiency
Fentanyl
Dosage/Route
1-2 mcg/KG slowly IV (2-3 minutes) Max of 200 mcg
Pedi: 0.5-1.0 mcg/KG slow IV/IM
Ketorolac
Name
Toradol
Ketorolac
Class
Nonsteroidal Antiinflamatory Drug (NSAID)
Ketorolac
Description
Ketorolac is an injectable NSAID that exhibits analgesic, antiinflamatory and antipyretic properties without sedative effects
Ketorolac
Indications
Mild or moderate pain