Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Effect of Opioids



"BAD AMERICANS"
its only mnemonics. NO HEART FEELINGS.

B-Bradycardia & hypotension
A-Anorexia
D-Diminished pupilary size

A-Analgesics
M-Meiosis
E-Euphoria
R-Respiratory depression
I-Increased smooth muscle activity (biliary tract constriction) Constipation
C-Ameliorate cough reflex
N-Nausea and vomiting
S-Sedation




 About Opioid:
 Possible adverse effects of prolonged opioid therapy. Prolonged opioid therapy can lead to cellular and intracellular changes, including activation of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors. Such changes may contribute to pharmacologic opioid tolerance, increased sensitivity to pain (manifested as "apparent" opioid tolerance), or both, as well as the need for dose escalation. Prolonged opioid treatment may also result in hormonal changes and may alter immune function. These effects may be exacerbated by dose escalation in some circumstances.







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