Pharmacology "Week 3 Drugs"

  1. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
          -Definition
          -Schedule
          -Morphine equivalent
    very potent opioid analgesic

    Schedule II drug

    One mg of IV or IM hydromorphone is equivalent to 7 mg of morphine
  2. Codeine Sulfate
         -Define
         -Schedule
         -Common use
         -Side effect
    Natural opiate alkaloid with Ceiling effect 

    (Schedule II) 

    More commonly used as an antitussive drug (Cough Suppressant)

    GI disturbance
  3. Fentanyl
         -Define
         - Schedule
         - Morphine Equivalent
         - Routes
    Synthetic opioid

    Schedule II 

    0.1 mg intravenously is equivalent to 10 mg of morphine intravenously

    Parenteral injections, transdermal patches (Duragesic), buccal lozenges (Fentora), and buccal lozenges on a stick (Actiq)
  4. Methadone Hydrochloride (Dolophine)
         -Define
         -Schedule
         -Alternate treatment
         -Common OD Cause
    Synthetic opioid analgesic

    Schedule II

    Opioid of choice for treatment of opioid addicts 

    Renewed interest in the use of methadone for chronic (e.g., neuropathic) and cancer-related pain

    Prolonged half-life of the drug: cause of unintentional overdoses and deaths
  5. Morphine Sulfate
         -Define
         -Fun Fact
         -Schedule
         -Routes
    Naturally occurring alkaloid derived from the opium poppy

    Drug prototype for all opioid drugs

    Schedule II controlled substance

    Oral, injectable, and rectal dosage forms; also extended-release forms
  6. Oxycodone  
    (OxyFast, OxyIR, OxyNorm, Roxicodone)
         -Release
         -Associated Injury
         -with Acetaminophen
         -with aspirin
    Immediate-release

    Associated with hepatotoxicity. (Drug induced liver injury)

    (Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet, Tylox)

    (Endodan, Oxycodan, Percodan, Roxiprin)
  7. Oxycodone (OxyContin)
         -Release
         -Duration
         -Best Choice Therapy
    Controlled-release

    12-hour duration

    If a patient is addicted to opiates but still has acute pain, extended release oxycodone should be prescribed.
  8. Naloxone (Narcan)
         -MOA
         -Best choice therapy
         -Failure of drug
    Pure opioid antagonist

    Drug of choice for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression

    Failure of the drug to significantly reverse the effects of the presumed opioid overdose indicates that the condition may not be related to opioid overdose.
  9. Naltrexone
         -Indications
         -MOA
    Alcoholism and opiate addiction

    Opiate antagonist
  10. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 

         -2 indications
         -anti inflammatory?
         -Similarity
         -Indication
         -MOA
         -Contraindications
         -Overdose warning
         -Long term use
         -Antidote
         -Recommended Max Dose, Adult/Elderly
         -Awareness
    Analgesic and antipyretic effects

    Little to no anti inflammatory effect

    Similar to salicylates (acne and psoriasis treatments)

    Indicated for Pain, fever

    Blocks pain impulses peripherally by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis

    Should not be taken in the presence of:-

    -Drug allergy

    -Liver dysfunction/failure

    -G6PD deficiency.

    Dangerous interactions may occur if taken with alcohol or other drugs that are hepatotoxic.

     Even though available OTC, lethal when overdosed. Overdose, whether intentional or resulting from chronic unintentional misuse, causes hepatic necrosis: hepatotoxicity

    Long-term ingestion of large doses also causes nephropathy

    Recommended antidote: acetylcysteine regimen               

    Maximum daily dose for healthy adults is being lowered to 3000 mg/day.

    2000 mg for older adults and those with liver disease

    Be aware of the acetaminophen content of all medications taken by the patient (OTC and prescription).
  11. Nitrous Oxide “Laughing gas”
         -2 Interesting Facts
         -Primary Use
    Only inhaled gas currently used as a general anesthetic

    Weakest of the general anesthetic drugs                              

    Used primarily for dental procedures or as a supplement to other, more potent anesthetics
  12. Inhalational anesthetics:
         -Family Last Name
         -Define
         -4 Drugs
    "Ane" family

    Volatile liquids or gases that are vaporized in oxygen and inhaled

    ENFLURANE(ETHRANE)                              

    HALOTHANE(FLUOTHANE)                           

    ISOFLURANE(FORANE)                               

    METHOXYFLURANE(PENTHRANE)
  13. Sevoflurane (Ultane)
         -Define
         -Onset/elimination
         -Useful For
    Fluorinated ether

    Widely used Inhalational anesthetics

    Rapid onset and rapid elimination

    Especially useful in outpatient surgery settings

    Nonirritating to the airway

    Greatly facilitates induction of an unconscious state, especially in pediatric patients
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