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Chapter-02 Opioids

BOOK TITLE: Comparative Pharmacology for Anaesthetist

Author
1. Ahmed Armeen
2. Dhama Vipin
3. Garg Nitin
ISBN
9788184484069
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10161_2
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
28
Author Affiliations
1. Intensive Care Unit, Nishat Hospital, Lucknow (UP), India
2. LLRM Medical College, Meerut (UP), India
3. Escorts Heart Center and Research Institute, New Delhi, India, Rockland Hospital, New Delhi, India, Bansal Hospital, Bhopal, MP, India
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Abstract

This chapter explains opioids dose, side effects, and mechanism of action. Drug interactions of opioids (morphine, fentanyl, meperidine) are mentioned. Butorphanol, buprenorphine, pentazocine, nalbuphine are told as complex action opioid. Opioid antagonists and anesthetic management of an opioid addict is explained. Epidural and intrathecal use of opioids has been mentioned.

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