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==General==
==General==
*Type: [[Opiods]]
*Type: [[Opiods]]
*Dosage Forms:
*Dosage Forms: IV, intranasal, transdermal
*Common Trade Names:  
*Common Trade Names: Sublimaze


==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
*Analgesia: 1-2 mcg/kg IV/IM, q30-60 min PRN
*Sedation: 1-3 mcg/kg/hr continuous infusion


==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==
0.5-2 mcg/kg IV q1-2 hr


==Special Populations==
==Special Populations==
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]:
*[[Drug Ratings in Pregnancy|Pregnancy Rating]]: C
*Lactation:
*Lactation: Excreted in breast milk, not recommended
*Renal Dosing
*Renal Dosing
**Adult
**Adult
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==Adverse Reactions==
==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
===Serious===
 
*Apnea
===Common===
===Common===
 
*Confusion
*Constipation
*Nausea/Vomiting
*Somnolence
*Sweating
*Asthenia
==Pharmacology==
==Pharmacology==
*Half-life:  
*Half-life: 2-4 hours
*Metabolism:  
*Metabolism: Hepatic
*Excretion:  
*Excretion: Renal
*Mechanism of Action:
*Mechanism of Action: Narcotic opiate receptor agonist


==See Also==
==See Also==


==Sources==
==Sources==
 
Micromedex
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Revision as of 21:11, 15 June 2015

General

  • Type: Opiods
  • Dosage Forms: IV, intranasal, transdermal
  • Common Trade Names: Sublimaze

Adult Dosing

  • Analgesia: 1-2 mcg/kg IV/IM, q30-60 min PRN
  • Sedation: 1-3 mcg/kg/hr continuous infusion

Pediatric Dosing

0.5-2 mcg/kg IV q1-2 hr

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating: C
  • Lactation: Excreted in breast milk, not recommended
  • Renal Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

  • Apnea

Common

  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Nausea/Vomiting
  • Somnolence
  • Sweating
  • Asthenia

Pharmacology

  • Half-life: 2-4 hours
  • Metabolism: Hepatic
  • Excretion: Renal
  • Mechanism of Action: Narcotic opiate receptor agonist

See Also

Sources

Micromedex