Morphine
is a highly potent opiate (narcotic) analgesic
that is used to treat moderate to moderately
severe chronic pain. Extended release Morphine
tablets are only to be used by patients who
require around the clock pain relief while
short acting formulation are taken as needed.
Morphine is said to be the most powerful pain
reliever medicine has to offer today and
sets the standard by which all other opiates
potency is tested. The potential for dependency
is very high with Morphine, both
physically and psychologically.
Morphine is a fast-acting opiate analgesic
and the primary agent in opium. It acts directly
on the central nervous system to relieve severe
pain, much like other opiates including heroin.
It is used to treat pain from surgery, illness
and trauma, along with chronic pain conditions
associated with cancer, kidney stones and other
ailments. Morphine is also considered effective
in suppressing coughs and stopping chronic
diarrhea. It attaches to opioid receptors in
the brain, spinal cord and gastrointestinal
tract. Some recreational users take morphine
to experience a euphoric state, relaxation
and sedation. Morphine is marketed under the
generic and brand names including MS-Contin,
Oramorph SR and Roxanol. Morphine has traditionally
been injected for pain, but now comes in forms
including oral solutions, suppositories and
immediate and sustained-release capsules and
tablets. Morphine was first isolated in Germany
in 1804 by a pharmacist who named it “morphium” after
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams.
DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SAYS MORPHINE USE
ON THE RISE
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says
morphine is the standard against which other
analgesics are measured. As with many other
narcotic pain relievers, the increase of morphine
use in the United States has increased dramatically
in the last several years. According to the
DEA, there has been a three-fold increase in
the number of morphine products available in
the U.S. The National Institute on Drug Abuse
says many opiates, including morphine, can
cause physical and psychological addiction
with prolonged use. Users may also develop
a tolerance to pain medication, causing them
to take more and more to achieve the same effect.
The addiction potential of morphine is most
often compared to that of heroin, which was
synthesized from morphine in 1874. Morphine,
heroin and cocaine became controlled substances
in 1914 under the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act.
SIDE EFFECTS AND WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH
MORPHINE
Possible side effects include drowsiness,
constipation, lightheadedness, euphoria, difficulty
breathing, dry mouth, weakness, fatigue, respiratory
depression, itching, rash, hives, reduced sex
drive, decreased appetite and interference
with women’s menstrual cycles. Withdrawal
symptoms reported include nausea, vomiting,
sweating, yawning, chills, watery eyes, insomnia,
runny nose, strong cravings for the drug, headaches,
irritability, body aches, tremors, elevated
heart rate and blood pressure, hot flashes
and bone and muscle pain.
THERE IS HELP FOR MORPHINE
Narcotic painkillers can be highly addictive
and have a high potential for abuse. Prescriptions
for narcotic painkillers have increased sharply
in recent years, as has illicit use of the
substances. Fortunately, there are many options
available for users when it comes to drug detox
and rehabilitation. Medically-supervised detox
may be needed to wean users from opiates including
heroin, morphine, Vicodin, Percocet and Fentanyl.
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Morphine Help Now
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