Prescription Opioids

What are Prescription Opioids?

Prescription opioids are a class of drugs which has morphine-like effects. This type of medication is used to treat and manage moderate-to-severe pain. Additionally, opioid drugs are often the chosen option after surgery, injury, or another painful health condition. In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in opioid painkillers by pain management providers and clinics. Despite the serious risks opioids can present to patients, including addiction, doctors preferred suggestion to manage symptoms of pain is for the patient to take prescription opioids.

Opioid drugs work by binding to specific receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other body areas. They interfere with the brain’s ability to send pain messages, subsequently reducing pain symptoms.

Prescription opioids come in tablets, capsules, syrups, solutions, and suppositories.

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Some of the most used opioid painkillers

codeine
fentanyl: Actiq, Duragesic, and Fentora
hydrocodone: Hysingla ER and Zohydro ER
hydrocodone/acetaminophen: Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin
hydromorphone: Dilaudid, Exalgo
meperidine: Demerol
methadone: Dolophine, Methadose
oxycodone: OxyContin, Oxecta, Roxicodone
morphine: Astramorph, Avinza, Kadian, MS Contin, Ora-Morph SR
oxycodone and acetaminophen: Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet
oxycodone and naloxone: Targiniq ER

Because of the risk of abuse and addiction, opioids should be taken cautiously, even for chronic pain. However, opioids medications are an excellent choice when controlling pain in the later stages of a terminal illness. At that point, the possibility of long-term effects and addiction is not relevant.

Painkiller Side Effects

Opioid painkillers produce a feeling of relaxation and euphoria, and they are also addictive. The long-term use of these medications often leads to physical dependence. In other words, the body quickly adapts to the presence of the drug and depends on continuous intake to prevent withdrawal symptoms. As a result, tolerance also occurs, meaning higher and higher doses are necessary to achieve the same results.

Adverse side effects prescription opioids can cause:

Tolerance
Physical dependence
Hyperalgesia: Higher sensitivity to pain
Constipation

Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth
Sleepiness and dizziness
Depression
Low testosterone levels

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Prescription Opioid Abuse and Overdose

Anyone who continuously uses prescription opioids can develop an addiction. Research shows that one in four patients receiving long-term opioid therapy in a primary care setting struggles with opioid dependency. Once physically dependent, it can be tough to stop. It is essential to realize that taking too many painkiller opioids can also lead to death, and taking high doses can affect breathing function to such an extent that it stops. Recognizing an overdose can be challenging. If you aren’t sure, don’t leave the person alone, and make sure you call 911.

Signs of an opioid overdose may include any of the following:

Small, constricted “pinpoint pupils.”
Not being able to stay awake.
Loss of consciousness
Slow/ shallow breathing
Choking or gurgling sounds
Limp body
Pale, blue, or cold skin

Furthermore, prescription opioid overdose deaths often involve additional substances such as alcohol and benzodiazepines (Xanax®, Valium®, Ativan®). The appropriate use of naloxone can also reverse the effects of an opioid overdose when administered in time.

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