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Pain & Osteoarthritis Opioid Antagonist
Pain & Osteoarthritis Opioid Antagonist
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Pharmacology
Professional
09/21/2012

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Term
What are opioid antagonists used for?
Definition
rescue agents for respiratory depression; they block the opioid from binding to the opioid receptor
Term
Brand name for Naloxone?
Definition
Narcan
Term
What is buprenorphine?
Definition
an opioid agonist
Term
What is buprenorphine used for?
Definition
Hihger doses used to treat addiction, lower doses used to treat pain
Term
What is Buprenorphine + Naloxone used for?
Definition
to block opioid if used
Term
Brand name for buprenorphine + naloxone?
Definition
Suboxone
Term
Suboxone used an alternative to?
Definition

methadone, so patients can get from a regular doctor and filled at any pharmacy and can get over opioids since withdrawal Sx are reduced.

 

Used Q daily for addiction

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Definition
Statement. Not a question.
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Does buprenorphine come in a patch formulation?
Definition
Yes. Butrans Patch!
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Definition
Statement. Not a question.
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