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,...

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...

Morphine Overdose

Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical treatment. Doctors can prescribe several different drugs to relieve pain. The most potent pain-relieving drugs are narcotics. Morphine is a powerful narcotic agent with strong analgesic (painkilling) action and other significant effects on the central nervous system. It is dangerously addicting and can cause someone a morphine addiction. Morphine is a naturally occurring member of a large chemical class of compounds called...