Transcript 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
Most commonly used
in chronic pain
Cancer and aids
patients
As anesthetic(high
dosage)
After
surgery(recovery)
Where does it come from
It was isolated from
opium
In labs they make
Tablets
Injections
IV”s
From the opium
poppy plant
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.
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?
Side effects
Respiratory
depression
Nausea / vomiting
Dependence
Urinary retention
Hypertension
death
@ Hospitals
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
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