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Pharmacology of Pain Flashcards

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Opioids

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Diversity of opioid peptides- Enkephalins, dynorphins, beta-endorphin
Peptides derived from large molecular weight precursors
–> enkephalins from proenkephalin
Peptides are targets for peptidases

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Endogenous opioid systems

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Proopiomelanocortin-derived
Proenkephalin-derived
Prodynorphin-derived

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Opioid receptors

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Mu- 1,2,3
Delta- 1,2
Kappa- 1,2,3
Nociceptin/orphanin
Opioid receptors are widespread
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Morphine MOA

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Attaches to receptor in cell
Activation of potassium conductance and decreased calcium conductance
Ca2+ entry blocked
–> decreased excitability + decreased release of neurotransmitters

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Effects mediated by main opioid receptors

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Analgesia
Resp. depression
Pupillary constriction
Reduced GI motility
Sedation
Euphoria
Dysphoria
Dependence
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Types of opioid

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Codeine
Methadone
Morphine
Oxycodone
Tramadol
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Effects of opioids- CNS

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Analgesia
Resp. depression
Drowsiness
Euphoria
Miosis
Nausea + vomiting
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Effects of opioids- CV system

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Hypotension

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Effects of opioids- GI

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Delayed gastric emptying

Decreased biliary and pancreatic secretions

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Other Effects of opioids

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Urinary urgency

Itching

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Morphine

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M6G active metabolite

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Heroin

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High solubility compared to morphine

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Dextromoramide

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Active sublingually

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Meptazinol

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Less resp. depression

Mu 1 receptor agonist

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Warnings of opioid use

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Resp. depression
Toxicity
Accumulation of methadone
Accumulation of M6G if renal function impaired

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Opioid tolerance

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Depends on genetic background + ethnicity

Can switch opioids when patients become tolerant to particular opioid drug

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Analgesic ladder

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1= non-opioids + adjuvant drugs
2= moderate efficacy opioids, non-opioids and adjuvant drugs
3= high-efficacy opioids, non-opioids and adjuvant drugs
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Paracetamol

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Reduced active oxidised form of COX2
Modulates endogenous cannabinoid system
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Little anti-inflammatory
19
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Aspirin

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COX1 and COX2 inhibitor
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Anti-inflammatory

20
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Ibuprofen, diclofenac, ketoprofen

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COX1 and COX2 inhibition

Analgesic and anti-inflammatory

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Rofecoxib

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Selective COX2 inhibitor

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NSAID indications

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RA
OA
Dysmenorrhea
Gout
Muscle spasm
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NSAID SE

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Nausea

GI bleeding

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NSAID Combinations

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Codeine/paracetamol

Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol

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Anticonvulsants

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Cabamazepine, sodium valproate, pregabalin
Neuropathic pain
Trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamazepine MOA

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Acts on Na channels

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Na Valproate MOA

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Acts on Na channels

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Pregabalin

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Acts on alpha 2 delta subunit on Ca channels

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Tricyclic antidepressants

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Inhibit reuptake of amines
Block Na and Ca channels
Amitriptyline
Neuropathic pain
Cancer pain
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Migraine pain

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Triptans

Ergotamine derivatives

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Antidepressants

32
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Anticonvulsants

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Na channels

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Calcium channel ligands

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Gabapentin
Pregabalin
Verapamil

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Vanilloid receptors

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TRPV family ligands

Capsaicin

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NMDA glutamate receptors

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Ketamine

Dextromethorphan

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GABA receptor agonists

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Local anaesthetics

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Lignocaine, bupivacaine, prilocaine
Block Na channels
Surface, infiltration, epidural
Risk of systemic toxicity - hypotension, resp. depression, bradycardia

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Inhalational general anaesthetics

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Halothane
NO
Xenon
Isoflurane
Enflurane
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IV general anaesthetics

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Propofol
Thiopental
Ketamine

40
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Trigeminal neuralgia

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Most common facial pain syndrome
Tic douloureux
Sudden, paroxysmal attacks of pain
Commonly unilateral
Cheekbone, nose, upper lip + teeth
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Trigeminal neuralgia cause

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Compression
Distortion
Stretching of V nerve root fibres by branch of AICA or PICA

42
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Trigeminal neuralgia treatment

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Carbamazepine
Baclofen
Valproate
Clonazepam

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