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What is Butorphanol's trade name?
What is Butorphanol's trade name?
Stadol
What is Butorphanol's classification?
What is Butorphanol's classification?
Opiate agonist-antagonist
What is Butorphanol's actions?
What is Butorphanol's actions?
Analgesia and sedation through binding to opiate receptors. It also has some opiate receptor antagonistic properties.
What is Butorphanol's indications?
What is Butorphanol's indications?
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What are Butorphanol's contraindications? (Select all that apply)
What are Butorphanol's contraindications? (Select all that apply)
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What is Butorphanol's doses?
What is Butorphanol's doses?
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What are Butorphanol's routes of administration?
What are Butorphanol's routes of administration?
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What are Butorphanol's adverse effects? (Select all that apply)
What are Butorphanol's adverse effects? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Butorphanol (Stadol) Overview
- Trade name for Butorphanol is Stadol.
- Classified as an opiate agonist-antagonist.
Mechanism of Action
- Provides analgesia and sedation by binding to opiate receptors.
- Exhibits some antagonistic properties on opiate receptors.
Indications for Use
- Effective for treating moderate to severe pain.
Contraindications
- Not suitable for individuals with hypersensitivity to Butorphanol.
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of opiate dependence.
- Should be avoided in cases of respiratory depression.
Dosage Information
- Typical dosage range is 1 to 4 mg.
Administration Routes
- Can be administered via multiple routes including IV, IM, IO, SQ, and IN.
Adverse Effects
- Common side effects include sedation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and potential opiate withdrawal symptoms.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of Butorphanol, also known as Stadol, including its mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, dosage, administration routes, and common adverse effects. Test your knowledge on this opiate agonist-antagonist and its clinical applications.
