Opioids Flashcards

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Phenantherane Alkaloids drugs

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Morphine, Codeine (Natural) Hydromorphone, Tramadol (Semisynthetic):
Derived from opium poppy

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Phenylpiperidines derrivtives (synthetic)

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Meperidine, fent, sufent, alefent, remi

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3
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Diphenylheptane

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Methadone

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4
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Most likely to cause histamine release?

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Morphine, codeine, meperidine

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5
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Cross-class allergy?

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Cross-sensitivity exists within classes, however, no cross-sensitivity between the 3 classes

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6
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Gold standard for potency comparison?

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Morphine sulfate (=1) - purely serve as guideline because each patient response can vary drastically

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7
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Highest concentration of opioid receptors in the body?

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Likely in the GI nervous system compared to CNS

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8
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High dose opioids?

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Only provide analgesia, additional drugs needed to provide anesthesia/amnesia/unconsciousness/relaxation

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9
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Meperidine (Demerol)

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Potency: 0.1
Duration: 2-4 hr
Analgesic Dose: 100 mg

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10
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Fentanyl

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Potency: 100
Duration: 1-1.5 hr
Analgesic Dose: 100 mcg

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Sufentanil

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Potency: 500-1,000
Duration: 48-78 min
Analgesic Dose: 10-20 mcg

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Alfentanil

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Potency: 10-20
Duration: 15-25 min
Analgesic Dose: 500-1,000 mcg

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Remifentanil

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Potency: 100 (same as fentanyl)
Duration: 2-5 min
Analgesic Dose: infusion

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14
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Hydromorphone

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Potency: 5
Duration: 2-4 hrs
Analgesic Dose: 2 mg

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15
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Morphine Sulfate

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Potency: 1
Duration: 3-5 hrs
Analgesic Dose: 10 mg

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16
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Chronic effects of opioids

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Tolerance, physical dependence, constipation

17
Q

Never develop a tolerance to (2)?

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Miosis, constipation

18
Q

Effect on breathing?

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Shift the CO2 response curve to the right, decreased respiratory response to elevated CO2 levels

19
Q

Stronger the opioid?

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Higher the likelihood of physical dependence

20
Q

Mu receptor effects

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Analgesia (supraspinal and spinal), euphoria, sedation, skeletal muscle rigidity, biliary spasm

21
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Kappa receptor effects

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Analgesia (supraspinal and spinal), dysphoria, sedation, antishivering

22
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Opioid MOA specifics

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Binds to G-protein coupled receptor - cAMP activation, depression of voltage gated Ca channels, activated inward rectifier K channels (K efflux)

23
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Opioid MOA general

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Activate opiate receptors on pre-synaptic (1st order) sensory neurons resulting in a decreased amount of substance P (excitatory NT) to be released into synaptic cleft - blocks transmission of pain signal

24
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Endogenous opioid peptides

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Enkephalins, endorphins, dynorphins

25
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SuRF in the AM Man - potency

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Sufentanil, Remifentanil/Fentanyl, Alfentanil, Morphine, Meperidine