Butorphanol Overview and Usage

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What is Butorphanol's trade name?

Stadol

What is Butorphanol's classification?

Opiate agonist-antagonist

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?

<p>Moderate to severe pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Butorphanol's contraindications? (Select all that apply)

<p>Respiration depression (A), Hypersensitivity to the drug (C), Opiate dependence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Butorphanol's doses?

<p>1 to 4 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Butorphanol's routes of administration?

<p>IV, IM, IO, SQ, IN</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Butorphanol's adverse effects? (Select all that apply)

<p>Nausea (A), Dizziness (B), Sedation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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