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Pharmacology
Graduate
09/16/2014

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travels through functional nervous system reporting potential or actual tissue injury
Definition
nociceptive pain
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thorugh dysfunctional nervous system reporting injury to nervous system
Definition
neuropathic pain
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natural and synthetic substances that produce morphine- like effects (entire class)
Definition
opiod
Term
term reserved for natural substances from opium poppy
Definition
opiate
Term
Opiods bind to opiod receptors in CNS to mimic..
Definition

endogenous neurotransmitters

endorphins

enkephalins

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Opiods hyerpolarize membranes thus...
Definition

inhibiting depolarization

decrease cAMP, increase K+ efflux, decrease Ca influx

Term
Primary use of opiods is to
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relieve pain and the anxiety that accompaines pain
Term
Mu receptor actions
Definition

supraspinal analgesia

respiratory depression

euphoria/sedation

physical dependence

decreased GI motility 

miosis

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prototype of opiod drugs
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morphine
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Morphine receptors
Definition
Mu > Delta, Kappa >> Sigma
Term
MOA: Binds with opiod receptors in CNS and GI track and cause hyperpolarization of nerve cells
Definition
morphine
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Actions of Morphine
Definition

analgesia

euphoria

anti-diarrheal

cough suppression

respiratory depression

tx of acute pulmonary edema

miosis

histamine release (bronchoconstriction)

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AE: severe respiratory depression, vomiting, dysphoria, allergy-enhanced hypotensive effects, bronchospasm, constipation
Definition
morphine
Term
Biliary track - _____ constrict the sphincter of Oddi = increase biliary pressure
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morphine
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Caution in BPH
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morphine because it causes urinary retention
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GI absorption is poor

IM, IV, or SQ better

metabolized by phase II elimination (glucuronidation)

Definition
morphine
Term
Neonates dont conjuage therefore, no...
Definition
mrphine
Term
Analgesic tolerance develops faster than respiratory depression with what drug?
Definition
morphine
Term
Synthetic opiod NOT opiate
Definition
meripiridine
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Binds mu/kappa receptors > others
Definition
merepiridine
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Actions: respiratory depression, increased ICP, constipation, mydriasis
Definition
meperidine
Term
watch for hypotension postop
Definition
meperidine
Term
Uses for meperidine
Definition

analgesia

extensive use in labor

Term
N-demethylated in liver- Caution in dialysis patients because this drug could cause seizures
Definition
meperidine
Term
Methadone is a..
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synthetic opiod
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Actions: analgesia (equivalent to morphine), constipation, miosis, increased ICP, respiratory depression
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methadone
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Analgesia 80 times > Morphine
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fetanyl
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good for perioperative analgesia
Definition
fentanyl
Term
Fetanyl is used in neurolept anesthesia when combined with?
Definition
droperidol
Term
acetylated morphine
Definition
heroin
Term

3 times > potency than morphine

BBB crossed easily (great euphoria)

Definition
heroin
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Uses: analgesia, antitussive
Definition
codeine
Term

Antitussive

Requires less than analgesic dose

being replaced by dextromethorphan

Definition
codeine
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Mixed Agonist-Antagonists

No recent exposure =

Definition
analgesia
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Mixed Agonist-Antagonist

Recent/chronic exposure =

Definition
acute withdrawal
Term

Kappa agonist, mu, and sigma antagonist

parenteral or PO

Caution in angina pt's

Definition
pentazocine
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partial mu agonist 

long duration

Definition
buprenorphine
Term

kappa agonist, partial mu agonist

nasal spray

can use in labor

Definition
butorphanol
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Antagonist at mu > kappa and sigma receptors
Definition
naloxone
Term

similar to naloxone

longer 1/2 life

rehab

Definition
naltrexone
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drug seeking, restlessness, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, sweating, yawning
Definition
6-12 hrs opiod withdrawal
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irritability, tremor, dilated pupils, anorexia, piloerection
Definition
12-24 hrs opiod withdrawal
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weakness, depression, N/V, abd cramps, diarrhea, chills/flushes, tachy, HTN, and dehydration
Definition
24-72 hrs opiod withdrawal
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alternating restless sleep

 

Definition
7-10 days, opiod withdrawal
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