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JMC requires pain be treated as..
a vital sign

health care professionals must inquire and treat it as if it were BP
patients taking opioids and tramadol will develop
physiological adaptation
diff between physiological adaptation and addiction
all patients, including addicts are physiologically adapted

addicts- involves a strong desire or compulsion to take the drug
what is pseudo addiction
pt takes more of meds so seems like addiction, but takes more cause not on proper meds to help with pain
DOC for pain in pregnancy
Tylenol
Antidote for tylenol
acetylcysteine -restores intracellular glutathione

acetadote is IV form
childrens Tylenol dosing
10-15 mg/kg q 4-6 h MAX 5 doses!
aspirin/NSAIDs MOA
inhibit COX- which normally activates PG, causing inflammation

aspirin binds irreversibly, NSAIDs bind reversibly
compare Tylenol to NSAIDs
both treat pain and fever

NSAIDs can help with inflammation, Tylenol can't
difference between COX1 inhib and COX2
COX1- increases bleeding risk

COX2 selective agents have lower risk
NSAID BBW
GI bleeds
increased risk of thrombosis

CI for pre-op CABG pain
what are the GI risk factors for NSAID use
elderly, previous bleed, chronic or high dose use
common NSAID SE
dyspepsia, heartburn, GI bleeding
-take with food to decrease nausea
-may increase BP
what are the meds in Vimovo
Naproxen + esomeprazole
whats in arthrotec
diclofenac and misoprostol (cat X)
Toradol
generic med?
dosing?
when to never give
ketorolac
give IV or IM 1st then switch to PO x Max 5 days!! in adults

NEVER give pre-OP
celecoxib
brand?
MOA
risks and CI
Celebrex- COX 2 selective inhibitor

avoid use in CVD risk patients, especially high doses

CI- sulfa allergy
name 3 other COX2 inhibitors
etodolac-lodine

meloxicam- Mobic

Nabumetone- Relafen
NSAID counseling
take w/ food
do not use with anything that can cause bleeding
don't use if prego
raises BP
causes photosensitivity
opioids in combo with APAP are used to tx?

opioids solo are used to tx...
combo- moderate pain

solo-severe pain
example of pure opioid meds
codeine
fentanyl
hydromorphone
hydrocodone
oxycodone-oxymorphone
primary receptor for pain relief is..
mu receptor
primary component of REMS?
its a program to eval ER meds

1) Educate prescribers
2) Prescribes must counsel patients
morphine long acting brands
MS Contin
Avinza
Kadian
Oramorph SR
Roxanol
Avinza dosing points
no alcohol, can shorten ER duration

can be sprinkled into applesauce
Kadian dosing points
can be opened and sprinkled into NG tube and applesauce
embenda
drug components?
used for?
morphine + naltrexone

cant be adulterated cause the opioid blocker
best for drug abusers
if morphine allergy, which pain meds can be used...
fentanyl, meperidine, methadone
what is a morphine allergy
NOT NAUSEA!!
drop in BP, swelling of face/lips
difficulty breathing
fentanyl
brand?
strengths?
indicated for
how to use
duragesic
12.5 mcg, 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, and 100 mcg/H
use for chronic pain only

press in place x 30sec, do not cover with bandage or heating pad
hydromorphone
brand
dose for niave pt
dilaudid

1 to 2 mg q 4-6 H
oxymorphone
brands?
dosing directions
Opana, opana ER

take on an empty stomach

no alcohol with ER formulation-sorry Craig
methadone
used for?
not used for?
other clinical actions
used for opioid addicts-relieves craving without the euphoria

not FDA-approved for pain, but sometimes used

had serotonergic properties-watch for SS
Meperidine
brad?
dosing?
used for?
caution in
Demerol-has serotonergic properties

short duration, max of 3 h pain control-so not for chronic pain

CI- renal impairment. elderly at risk for CNS toxicity
hydrocodone and APAP
strengths
2.5,5,7.5,10 in combo with APAP

new APAP strengths will be 300mg in brands and 325mg in generic combos as of 2012
tramadol
brand?
w/ APAP brand?
MOA
CI
ultram

ultracet

MOA- opioid against/NE reuptake inhibitors
CI-increased seizure risk/ serotonin syndrome

CIV
tapentadol
brand?
class?
nucynta
opioid/NE reuptake inhib
CII
less GI effects than opioids
NO ALCOHOL
IF switching to morphine and pat has renal insuff. do what to the dose
decrease daily dose by 50%
a 25mcg/h patch is equiv to how much morphine
morphine 60mg

make sure to switch to mcg and then divide by 24 hours
if pain relief med works, but the meds analgesic effect doesn't last long do what...
decrease the interval

DO NOT increase the dose...may cause respiratory depression
what is morphines IV and PO conversions
10mg IV 30mg PO
what is hydromorphones IV and PO conversions
1.5 7.5
what is oxycodones IV and PO conversion
only 20mg PO
Hydrocodones IV and PO conversion
30mg PO only
Codeines IV and PO conversion
130 mg IV and 300mg PO
Fentanyls IV and PO conversion
0.1 IV only
Meperidine IV and PO conversion
75mg IV and 300mg PO
STEPS to convert doses
1st calc 24 hour dose
2nd use a ratio of conversions
3rd calc dose of new drug for 24 H
4th usually reduce new dose by 25%
naloxone
use?
dosing?
SE?
opioid antagonist used for respiratory depression rescue

repeat dosing may be required (opioid longer t1/2 than naloxone)

will cause acute withdrawl symptom-pain,anxiety
buprenorphine
class?
MOA
what do docs need to prescribe
its an opioid AGONIST, CIII

docs need a addiction tx act waiver-if have it, DEA starts with an X
butrans BBW
only 1 patch of 20mcg/h or risk QT prolongation
carisprodol
class?
brand?
SOMA

muscle relaxant- CIV
Baclofen
brand?
class?
not a control, muscle relaxant

Lioresal
Cyclobenzaprine
brand?
SE
flexeril

anti-cholinergic
Metaxalone
brand?
SE
Skelaxin

SE- decreased cognitive effects
Tizanidine
class

dosing?
not a control
muscle relaxant

MAX 3 tabs/day
pregabalin
brand?
class
indication
lyrica
C-V

neuropathy agent
amitriptyline
brand?
commonly used for...
SE
Elavil
its a TCA- but clinical evidence and comm used for neuropathy

SE-anti-cholinergic
meds that tx fibromyalgia
basically same ones that tx neuropathy
lidocaine 5% patch
brand?
use
Dosing notes
Lidoderm
localized pain-shingles

can cut into smaller pieces, do not apply more than 3 patches at one time

1 up to 12 h/day
capsaicin
brands
zostrix
diclofenac patch
brands
voltaren gel

flector patch


Apply BID
what is methylnaltrexone
brand?

what needs to be done prior to use
laxative for constipation from opioids
blocks opiod receptors in gut

must have failed docusate and laxative