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Opioids, substitutes and antagonists
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11/20/2011

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Name 3 strong opioid agonists
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morphine, methadone and fentanyl
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How do hydromorphone and oxymorphone compare to morphine?
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similar efficacy but higher potency
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What is meperidine?
Definition
a strong opioid agonist with anticholinergic effects
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How do sufentanil, alfentanil and remifentanil compare to fentanyl?
Definition
similar, but shorter DOA
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What are morphine, fentanyl and methadone? They work on which receptors?
Definition
Strong m-receptor agonists, variable affinity for d and k receptors
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mu receptors depress ____, k are involved with ____ actions, and d is involved with ______
Definition
respiratory center, sedative, tolerance
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What are the effects of morphine, methadone and fentanyl?
Definition
analgesia, relief of anxiety, sedation, slowed GI transit
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Which drug is used in pulmonary edema?
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morphine
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Are strong opioid agonists susceptible to first pass effect?
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yes
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Name 2 partial agonists
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codeine, hydrocodone
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How do codeine and hydrocodone compare to morphine, in regard to the MOA?
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less efficacious than morphine, can antagonize strong agonists
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what are the effects of codeine and hydrocodone, compared to morphine?
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like strong agonists, with weaker effects
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What are the partial agonists used for?
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mild-moderate pain and cough (codeine)
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The toxicity of which drugs depends on genetic variation of metabolism?
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partial agonists - codeine and hydrocodone
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Name 2 mixed opioid agonist-antagonists
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buprenorphine, nalbuphine
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What is buprenorphine?
Definition
mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
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What is nalbuphine?
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mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
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Opioid analgesics are relatively contraindicated in pts with which injuries?
Definition
head injuries
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The active metabolite of codeine is...
Definition
morphine
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meperidine is metabolized to _____, which can cause ____ at high levels
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normeperidine, seizures
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opioids _____ synaptic activity
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inhibit
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all 3 major opioids receps are coupled with _______ and activate _____ or inhibit _____
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G-proteins, PLC, adenylate cyclase
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Propoxyphene is...
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a very weak agonist drug
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Nausea and vomiting from opioids is caused by...
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activation of chemoreceptor trigger zone
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Except ____, opioids cause contraction of biliary tract smooth muscle, which may cause biliary colic or spasm, increased ureteral and bladder sphincter tone, and a reduction in uterine tone.
Definition
meperidine
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_________ constriction is a characteristic effect of all opioids, except meperidine, which has a muscarinic blocking action.
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pupillary (miosis)
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opioids can cause flushing and pruritis, in part through ____ release
Definition
histamine
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Which drugs cause release of ADH and prolactin, but inhibit the release of LH?
Definition
opioid analgesics
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Exaggerated responses to opioid analgesics may occur in pts with...
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adrenal insufficiency or hyperthyroidism
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Tolerance to opioid analgesics does not apply to which effects?
Definition
constipation and miosis
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What kinds of drugs are reported to block opioid tolerance?
Definition
antagonists of glutamate NMDA recepts and d-receptor antagonists
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What is the basis for opioid rotation?
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cross-tolerance is not complete
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Rhinorrhea, lacrimation, chills, gooseflesh, muscle aches, diarrhea, yawning, anxiety and hostility are features of...
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abstinence syndrome
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Important drug interactions occur between opioids and...
Definition
ethanol, sedatives, anesthetics, antipsychotics, tricyclics, antihistamines
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Use of certain opioids, like meperidine, together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors increases the risk of...
Definition
hyperpyrexic coma
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____ has been implicated in serotonin syndrome when used with SSRIs
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meperidine
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Describe the MOA of buprenorphine
Definition
partial m agonist, K antagonist
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describe the MOA of nalnuphine
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K agonist, m antagonist
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What are the effects of buprenorphine?
Definition
like strong agonist, but can antagonize their effects, also reduces craving for alcohol
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what are the effects of nalbuphine?
Definition
like strong agonists, but can antagonize their effects, also reduces craving for alcohol
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What are the indications for buprenorphine?
Definition
moderate pain, some maintenance rehab programs
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What are the indications for nalbuphine?
Definition
moderate pain
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Which drugs have a long duration of action - 4-8 hrs, and may precipitate abstinence syndrome?
Definition
buprenorphine and nalbuphine
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pentazocine is what kind of drug? How does it compare to the others in this class?
Definition
Mixed agonist-antagonist, less analgesia
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Butorphanol, nalbuphine and pentazocine are ___ agonists with weak antagonist effects at __ and __ recepts
Definition
k, m and d
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Butorphanol may act as a partial agonist or antagonist at the ___ recep
Definition
m
Term
Which drugs may be resistant to naloxone reversal?
Definition
buprenorphine and nalbuphine
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Mixed agonist-antagonist drugs - side/adverse effects?
Definition
sedation at analgesic doses, dizziness, sweating, nausea, anxiety, hallucinations, nightmares, respiratory depression may be less intense but is not as reliably reversed by naloxone, tolerance and physical dependence are less than pure agonists
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Naloxone, nalmefene and naltrexone are...
Definition
pure opioid antagonists
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Naloxone, nalmefene and naltrexone have greater affinity for ___ recepts than for the others
Definition
m
Term
naloxone and nalmelfene are given...
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IV
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describe the DOA of naloxone
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short, 1-2h
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Naltrexone has a long half-time, blocking the actions of strong agonists for up to..
Definition
48 hrs
Term
Naltrexone decreases the craving for ____
Definition
ethanol
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Describe the MOA of dextromethorphan
Definition
poorly understood, but strong and partial m-agonists are also effective at decreasing cough
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How long is the DOA of DM?
Definition
30-60 min
Term
Nalmefene has a DOA of...
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8-12h
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What are alvimopan and methylnaltrexone? What are they used for?
Definition
potent m antagonists with poor entry into CNS, may be used to treat severe opioid-induced constipation without precipitating abstinence syndrome
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what is tapentadol?
Definition
moderate m agonist, strong NET inhibitor
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What is tapentadol used for? Toxicity?
Definition
moderate pain, headache, nausea and vomiting, possible dependence
Term
What is the MOA of tramadol?
Definition
mixed effects - weak m agonist, moderate SERT inhibitor, weak NET inhibitor
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What is tramadol used for? Tox?
Definition
moderate pain, adjunct to opioids in chronic pain syndrome. Seizures.
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