Tag: Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dilaudid, Dilaudid-HP, Exalgo Opioid Analgesics Description Semisynthetic, phenanthrene opioid agonistImmediate-release for moderate to severe pain; extended-release for continuous therapy for chronic severe pain in opioid-tolerant patientsMore rapid onset compared to morphine Indications Indicated for moderate-to-severe pain For analgesia and/or sedation maintenance† in mechanically-ventilated intensive care patients. Contraindications Hypersensitivity…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Sublimaze Opioid Analgesics;  Synthetic, Opioids fentanyl transmucosal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Actiq, Fentora, Abstral, Onsolis, Subsys Classes: Opioid Analgesics;  Opioids, Anilidopiperidine fentanyl intranasal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Lazanda Classes: Opioid Analgesics fentanyl transdermal (Rx) Brand and Other Names:Duragesic Classes: Opioid Analgesics   Description Phenylpiperidine synthetic opiate agonistUsed with general, regional, and spinal anesthesia; also…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Alfenta, Rapifen Synthetic, Opioids;  Opioids, Anilidopiperidine Description Alfentanil is a synthetic opiate agonist primarily used in anesthesia, especially in settings where hemodynamic stability is critical (e.g., cardiovascular surgery). Fentanyl is 5-8 times more potent than alfentanil, but alfentanil has a faster onset and shorter duration of action.…