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Opioid Agonists and Antagonists

  1. morphine
    strong opioid agonist (most effective of all)
  2. meperidine
    strong opioid agonist
  3. fentanyl
    strong opioid agonist
  4. codeine
    • moderate opioid agonist
    • Also suppresses cough center in medulla oblongata
  5. hydrocodone
    moderate opioid agonist
  6. oxycodone
    moderate opioid agonist
  7. dextromethorphan
    • weak opioid agonist (most often combined with other drugs for cold medications)
    • Also suppresses cough center in medulla oblongata
  8. loperamide
    • weak opioid agonist
    • antidiarrheal and does not cross the BBB
  9. diphenoxylate
    • weak opioid agonist
    • antidiarrheal and does not cross the BBB
  10. naloxone
    opioid antagonist (short lasting)
  11. naltrexone
    opioid antagonist (long lasting)
Author
melasflog
ID
13999
Card Set
Opioid Agonists and Antagonists
Description
pharm test 3
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