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This section will contain individual monographs, each of which will review a specific opioid or group of opioids.
The monographs will have the following structure:
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name of the drug with details relating to its discovery and development;
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structure of the drug;
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mechanism of action;
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indications for licensed formulations and regulatory status (MHRA and FDA);
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pharmacokinetic properties;
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pharmacodynamic properties;
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known contraindications and warnings in licensed use;
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known adverse effects and adverse reactions;
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drug-drug interactions; and
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links to biomedical and clinical trials databases.
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