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Morphine can and does have an effect on breathing. The effects vary from each individual. A lot depends on a persons weight and the mg's taken and tolerance. What one can take safely could completely stop the respiration of another person.
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∙ 9y agoYes, morphine can suppress breathing--especially at high doses.
Often, a combination of chemicals, such as morphine and diazepam (valium) can have an added effect which suppresses breathing much more than either chemical alone.
When someone overdoses and dies from morphine (or heroin), the typical reason is a decreased respiratory rate, which causes further sedation, which further depresses breathing--a vicious cycle which results in death.
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∙ 11y agoYes
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What is morphines main respiratory side effect?
Morphine is a known respiratory depressant.
What are the side effects for narcotic analgesic?
depress respiratory function
What are the contraindications of morphine?
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Can you die from opium?
Very much so if abused. Start with a Very small dose especially if you are not opiate tolerate. And opium is very addictive.
What is the name for respiratory system?
The respiratory system is the system that handles breathing.
How does whooping cough affect your respiratory system?
The Respiratory System
Why morphine is not use in seizures?
Because morphinr produces drowsiness & respiratory depression
Which body system contains the trachea?
The trachea is the airway in the respiratory system.
What body system is the larynx a part of?
The larynx belongs to the respiratory system.
Do hookworms have a respiratory system?
no, they do not have a respiratory system
What system do the lungs belong to?
The respiratory system.
What system are your lungs in?
Respiratory system
