Journal of Addiction and Dependence | Volume 4 | Issue 1 | 2018-11-15

Management of Opioid Side Effects

Bernice La France

Abstract

The paper examines the intoxication and withdrawal side effects associated with the opioids. In collecting data, a total of ten articles written between 2013 and 2018 have been used. The articles are drawn from different journals and explain not just the side effects but also the management strategies. The main side effects found in this study include respiratory depression, unconsciousness, pinpoint pupils, nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, the withdrawal side effects include muscle and joint pains, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, hot and cold sweating, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, and sneezing.

Keywords: Opioid intoxication, Opioid withdrawal, Opioidabuse, Respirator depression, Pinpoint pupils