Narcotic Analgesics For Surgery and Obstetrics (Systemic)
Category- Analgesic
- Anesthesia
adjunct
- Anesthesia adjunct, opioid analgesic
DescriptionNarcotic
analgesics (nar-KOT-ik an-al-JEE-zicks)
are given to relieve pain before and during surgery (including
dental surgery) or during labor and delivery. These medicines may also be
given before or together with an anesthetic (either a general anesthetic or
a local anesthetic), even when the patient is not in pain, to help the anesthetic
work better.
When a narcotic analgesic is used for surgery or obstetrics (labor and
delivery), it will be given by or under the immediate supervision of a medical
doctor or dentist, or by a specially trained nurse, in the doctor's office
or in a hospital.
The following information applies only to these special uses of narcotic
analgesics. If you are taking or receiving a narcotic analgesic to relieve
pain after surgery, or for any other reason, ask your health care professional
for additional information about the medicine and its use.
These medicines are available in the following dosage forms:
Parenteral
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Alfentanil
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Buprenorphine
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Butorphanol
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Fentanyl
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Meperidine
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Morphine
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Nalbuphine
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Remifentanil
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
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Sufentanil
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Alfenta 1
- Astramorph 6
- Astramorph PF 6
- Buprenex 2
- Demerol 5
- Duramorph 6
- Nubain 7
- Stadol 3
- Sublimaze 4
- Sufenta 9
- Ultiva 8
In Canada -
- Alfenta 1
- Demerol 5
- Epimorph 6
- Nubain 7
- Stadol 3
- Sufenta 9
- Ultiva 8
Another commonly used name for meperidine is pethidine .
Note:
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For quick reference, the following narcotic analgesics are
numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
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This information applies to the following medicines: |
1. |
Alfentanil (al-FEN-ta-nil) |
2. |
Buprenorphine (byoo-pre-NOR-feen) |
3. |
Butorphanol (byoo-TOR-fa-nole) |
4. |
Fentanyl (FEN-ta-nil)‡§ |
5. |
Meperidine (me-PER-i-deen)‡§ |
6. |
Morphine (MOR-feen)‡§ |
7. |
Nalbuphine (NAL-byoo-feen)‡ |
8. |
Remifentanil (rem-i-FEN-ta-nil) |
9. |
Sufentanil (soo-FEN-ta-nil)‡ |
‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
§ Generic name product may be available
in Canada |
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