Learn More About Commonly Used Opioid Medications in NYC

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Learn More About Commonly Used Opioid Medications
in NYC
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Opioids are a class of drugs that include the
illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as
fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by
prescription, such as oxycodone (OxyContin),
hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, morphine, and
many others with the first opioid medication
being morphine that was created in 1803. Many
different opioids have come onto the market since
then. Although most of these forms can be taken
without assistance, but some injectable forms
have to be given by a healthcare provider.
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There are immediate-release products that start
to work quickly after taking them and
extended-release products that release the drugs
over longer periods. The former is used to treat
acute and chronic pain whereas extended-release
opioids are typically only used to treat chronic
pain when immediate-release opioids are no longer
enough.
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Opioids can be made from the poppy plant for
example, morphine or synthesized in a laboratory
for example, fentanyl. The brain cells, after
opioid medications travelling through the blood
and attaching to opioid receptors in the cells-
release signals that muffle your perception of
pain and boost your feelings of pleasure. Opioid
medications when used as directed by your
healthcare provider safely help control acute
pain, such as pain you experience after surgery.
There are risks though when the medications
arent used correctly.
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Codeine sulphate- It in only available as a
generic drug and isnt commonly used for pain,
its typically used for mild to moderate acute
pain when used.
Fentanyl- You can get generic fentanyl in oral
lozenges, extended-release transdermal patches
(used for chronic pain in people who need
round-the-clock treatment), and an injectable
solution thats only given by a healthcare
provider. Brand-name fentanyl products include
Fentora (a buccal tablet), Actiq (an oral
lozenge), Lazanda (a nasal spray), etc.
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Hydrocodone bitartrate- The brand-name products
Hydrocodone bitartrate, as a single ingredient-
is available in includes Zohydro ER (an
extended-release oral capsule), Hysingla ER (an
extended-release oral tablet) and Vantrela ER (an
extended-release oral tablet). Its not commonly
used, but when used its used for chronic pain in
people who need round-the-clock treatment.
Hydromorphone- Not only generic hydromorphone
comes in an oral solution, oral tablet,
extended-release oral tablet, and rectal
suppository, but also is available in an
injectable solution given by a healthcare
provider.
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Methadone hydrochloride- It is available as a
generic drug and is used for chronic pain in
individuals who require round-the-clock treatment.
Morphine sulphate- It is available in an
extended-release oral capsule, oral solution,
oral tablet, extended-release oral tablet, rectal
suppository, and solution for injection. The
extended-release products are used for chronic
pain in people who need round-the-clock treatment
whereas the immediate-release products are used
for acute and chronic pain.
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