Uses of Morphine

Morphine is used for the relief of both short-term and long-term pain. It is a derivative of opium and is generally considered very effective for pain relief. It is part of a group of drugs called narcotic analgesics. Healthcare professionals usually like to limit the amount of time that a patient is using morphine because it is highly addictive. Medical Use of Morphine Morphine has been used relieve moderate to severe pain, whether in the case of a heart attack, surgery, serious injuries,...

History of Morphine

Morphine is a highly potent opiate (narcotic) analgesic that is used to treat moderate to moderately severe chronic pain. Morphine is said to be the most powerful pain reliever medicine has to offer today and sets the standard by which all other opiate potency is tested. The potential for morphine addiction is very high, both physically and psychologically. History of Morphine (Opium Poppy) Morphine was discovered by Freidrich Wilhelm Adam Serturner (1783-1841), an obscure, uneducated,...

Forms of Morphine

Morphine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is a potent analgesic drug and the primary active agent is opium. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Morphine works by dulling the pain perception center in the brain. A patient can use short-acting formula morphine on an “as needed” basis for the pain or an extended-release formula when using morphine for around-the-clock patients who are constantly in pain. Often times, your doctor will not prescribe morphine...

Morphine Effects

Morphine addiction, also a narcotic, directly affects the central nervous system. Besides relieving pain, morphine’s effects impair mental and physical performance, relieve fear and anxiety, and produces euphoria. Morphine’s effects also include: A decreases hunger Inhibiting the cough reflex Producing constipation Reducing the sex drive In women it may interfere with the menstrual cycle Morphine’s euphoric effects can be highly addictive. Tolerance (the need for higher and...