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Morphine

Morphine. Named after god of dreams 1 of the most eff.pain killer Category = narcotic Isolated from opium in 1803 Illegal in streets since1914. Addiction. During war 400,000 soldiers got add. Develops dependency the higher the dose Withdraw symptoms. Uses .

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Morphine

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  1. Morphine • Named after god of dreams • 1 of the most eff.pain killer • Category = narcotic • Isolated from opium in 1803 • Illegal in streets since1914

  2. Addiction • During war 400,000 soldiers got add. • Develops dependency the higher the dose • Withdraw symptoms

  3. Uses • Most commonly used in chronic pain • Cancer and aids patients • As anesthetic(high dosage)‏ • After surgery(recovery)

  4. Where does it come from • It was isolated from opium • In labs they make • Tablets • Injections • IV”s • From the opium poppy plant

  5. One of the best • Compared to other pain killers • For this reason is the most common chronic pain relief medication • Morphine has a purity of 4-21 percent.

  6. What do people think • Most agree that it should be used with caution • Other see more negatives that poss.(side effects)‏ • What Do you think?

  7. Side effects • Respiratory depression • Nausea / vomiting • Dependence • Urinary retention • Hypertension • death

  8. @ Hospitals • Used for surgeries • Given to my grandfather during open heart surgery • Used to treat pain after surgery • Given to chronic pain patients

  9. Yes, Beautifully grown

  10. My purpose • 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

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