What is Opiates |A Group of Drugs

Opiates

 

Opioids are used against moderate and severe pain.Term "opiate" refers to both opiates produced by the body called "endorphins" and derivatives of opium drugs. There are several opiates, and we have already mentioned codeine, That is frequently used in combination with acetaminophen. Codeine is a powerful and it has a opiate problem,this can happen since the body must first convert morphine to act. Yet,bodies of some people do not convert into morphine. Others, such as those of East Africa can convert too, causing significant side effects. Often, codeine produces significant gastrointestinal effects such as nausea and constipation.

The stronger opioids include morphine (Statex), oxycodone (Percocet, Oxycocet, Endocet), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), and fentanyl (Duragesic, Ratio-Fentanyl, Ran-Fentanyl). Some opiates are available in oral form extended, including morphine (MSContin, etc..), Hydromorphone (Hydromorph Contin) and oxycodone (Oxycontin), we take every 8 or 12 hours action. Fentanyl can be administered through a patch every two or three days. Meperidine (Demerol) has been used extensively in the past, orally or injection, but should not use it for a number of reasons. This drug tends to accumulate in the body when used repeatedly, and it can cause seizures. Its effect is also fairly short, and a lot has to be taken orally to equal the amount injected.


Tramadol is a new drug in Canada, but it is used in Europe for years. It acts as morphine, while having a similar antidepressants used against pain action.which can get slow-acting (Tramacet, which also includes acetaminophen) or prolonged (Tridural Zytram, Ralivia).

The side effects of Opioids

The side effects of opioids, especially when patients begin to take may include drowsiness,nausea,rash,vomiting,constipation, and itching. These effects, except the rash and itching, usually disappear after a short time.

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Habituation

Sometimes people do not understand very well what "addiction" means. It generally refers to the search of a medicament for the effect it has on mood and not to treat pain. Addiction is also called "psychological dependence", "chemical dependency" or "problematic use of opioids."

People addicted to drugs continue to grow their consumption of drugs. They use these drugs despite the physical, social and psychological damage they cause. In order to get the drugs they want, they can invent the excuse of losing orders, try to consult two doctors at the same time or engage in criminal behavior. They can sometimes threaten their health care provider.

In general, when opioids are used to control chronic pain, the risk of becoming addicted is minimal, unless the person has a history of drug abuse. Methadone is frequently used to treat the drug, because its effect is prolonged and it does not ensure that the user feels a "euphoric." This medicine may be used to treat neuropathic pain, because of its effect.To treat addicts who experience significant chronic pain It can also be used.

 

Physical dependence

 

Physical dependence refers to the symptoms that occur during a sudden and abrupt drug shortage. This may not occur in all patients. When this happens, people may experience more pain, be more aware, have difficulty sleeping, increased heart rate, tremors, goosebumps and chills.