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Analgesic
Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
Hepatotoxic if overdosed. |
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Narcotic
works by binding to the opiate receptor in the CNS.
CSS II
6 x more potent than Morphine with less GI distress and hypnotic effects. |
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Narcotic
CSS II
Binds to opiate receptor sites in the CNS thus alleviating pain. (all narcotics work this way)
Effective vs. pain but with lots of side affects such as:
Resper depress
N,V, D
confusion
blurred vision
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| Demerol (not a prototype) |
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Definition
Narcotic
Preferred for preggers
CSS II |
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Narcotic (agonist-antagonist[antagonist added to reduce chances of abuse])
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Term
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Definition
Are antidotes for overdoses of narctoic analgesics.
They have a higher affinity for opiate receptor sites than narcotics, thus blocking their binding. |
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