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Morphine - reduction of pain perception
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Mu agonist
Works along pain pathways Adverse Effects: Miosis Ortho hypotension Respiratory depression Hack Supression Intestine: constipation Nausea Euphoria Sedation IMPORTANT: Causes constipation, addiction low in chronic pain patients |
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Methadone (Dolophine)
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Mu agonist
Oral and Long lasting Used to treat drug addicts |
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Meperidine (Demerol)
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Mu agonist
AE: Together with MAO inhibitors, it causes respiratory depression, excitation, delirium and convulsions Given as analgesia during childbirth |
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Codeine
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Weak mu agonist
It is combined with other NSAIDs Anti-tussive and analgesic mild pain |
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Oxycodone
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Weak mu agonist
Combined with other NSAIDs (Percodan and Percocet) Used as pain relief (analgesia) |
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Loperamide (Imodium)
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Mu agonist
Poorly absorbed orally Anti-diarrheal, low abuse potential |
