An Assessment Of Opioid Poisoning.

Autor: Valaparla, Geetha Rani, Mythri, B., Ujwala, Y., Nagalakshmi, L., Ravali, M., Srinivas, J., Ganes, N.
Zdroj: Journal of Advanced Zoology; 2024, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p65-69, 5p
Abstrakt: Opioids are commonly used for management of pain. The term opioids include compounds that are extracted from the poppy seed as well as semi synthetic and synthetic compounds. Their regular non-medical use, Prolonged use, misuse and the use without medical supervision can lead to opioid dependence and other health related problems. Opiate dependence is the disorder of regulation of opioid use arising from repeated or continuous use of opioids. In worldwide, about 275 million people or {5.5 percentage of global population aged 15 to 64 yrs.} Used drugs At least once in 2019. Among them about 62 million people used opioids. Opioid use can lead to death due to effects of opioids on the part of the brain which regulates breathing. The number of opioid overdoses has increased in recent years in several countries in part due to the increased use of opioids in the management of chronic pain. Males, People of older age and people with low social economic status are at higher risk of opioid overdose than women. In this article we highlighted about various types of opioids, how it causes effects and symptoms for acute poisoning and chronic poisoning and suggested some of the safety measures and treatment guidelines regarding the opioid overdose condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index