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Emergency medications
- Painkillers and narcotics
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Side effects |
Dose |
Usage |
the name |
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Drowsiness, nausea, constipation, and slowed breathing |
2-10 mg by injection, the dose may be repeated every 4-6 hours as needed . |
o To relieve severe pain, such as pain from trauma or heart attacks .
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Morphine |
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Similar to morphine but with stronger effects on the respiratory system . |
25-100 mcg by injection, depending on the severity of pain .
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o A powerful pain reliever used in cases of acute pain and surgical operations . |
Fentanyl |
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o Liver problems at high doses .
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500-1000 mg orally, every 4-6 hrs as needed |
o To relieve mild pain and reduce fever . |
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) |
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Digestive problems, increased risk of bleeding |
200-400 mg orally, every 6-8 hrs as needed |
Non-opioid anti-inflammatory, used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation . |
ibuprofen
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