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-alters the perception of pain
-relief of dyspnea accompanying pulmonary edema
-decreased sensitivity of the respiratory center to CO2
-miosis that can be blocked by atropine
-vasodilation of cerebral blood vessels |
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-morphinian type synthetic opiod analgesic
-partial agonist and antagonist activity at the mu receptor and agonist activity at the k opiod receptor |
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-when combined with naloxone, best prescriped for a patient suffering from chronic back pain and a history of drug abuse
-k-agonist, not liked by addicts |
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-mu opioid agonist
-adverse effects can include respiratory depression, constipation, nausea
-produces analgesia, sedation, mood alteration
-chronic use could produce physical dependence/addiction
-synthetic compound 100x more potent than morphine |
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-used in the heroin withdrawal program
-has a long half life and can precipitate the withdrawal from heroin
-In order to help heroin addicts “kick” their drub habit, this drug is routinely administered in a long-term, closely supervised program |
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-opioid analgesic
-produces dysphoria and hallucinations at high doses
-acts on k receptor |
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-weak agonist actions at the mu opiod receptor
-releases serotonin
-inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine |
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-combine with pentazocine for the best prescription for a patient suffering from chronic back pain and a history of drug abuse
-use in heroin OD, hypovolemia shock, spinal injury and eating disorders |
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