Morphine
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Named after god of
dreams
1 of the most eff.pain
killer
Category = narcotic
Isolated from opium in
1803
Illegal in streets
since1914
Addiction
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During war 400,000
soldiers got add.
Develops
dependency the
higher the dose
Withdraw symptoms
Uses
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Most commonly used
in chronic pain
Cancer and aids
patients
As anesthetic(high
dosage)
After
surgery(recovery)
Where does it come from
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It was isolated from
opium
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In labs they make
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Tablets
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Injections
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IV”s
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From the opium
poppy plant
One of the best
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Compared to other
pain killers
For this reason is the
most common chronic
pain relief medication
Morphine has a purity
of 4-21 percent.
What do people think
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Most agree that it
should be used with
caution
Other see more
negatives that
poss.(side effects)
What Do you think?
Side effects
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Respiratory
depression
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Nausea / vomiting
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Dependence
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Urinary retention
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Hypertension
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death
@ Hospitals
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Used for surgeries
Given to my
grandfather during
open heart surgery
Used to treat pain
after surgery
Given to chronic pain
patients
Yes, Beautifully grown
My purpose
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To allow you to see the pros
and cons so that you will
make an informed choice
Not to make you for it or
against it
To give you a reason to
research it later if you need
to use it.
To inform on a subject that
you might come across later