title: Pharmacology.
abstract: Inadequate pain relief has been identified as a common problem after coronary artery bypass surgery, Understanding the pharmacology of analgesics commonly used after cardiovascular surgery is a fundamental part of effective pain management. The pharmacologic properties for two analgesic drug classes, opioid and nonopioid, are reviewed. Major drugs in each class are discussed in terms of their pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Gylys
mesh_terms: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000451:nursing*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid