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What is a morphine overdose is treated with?
Narcan/Nalaxone.Morphine Sulfate (MS) is an opioid narcotic agent; Narcan is an narcotic antagonist; it binds to the opioid receptor sites. It works on Morphine/MS-Contin, Fentanyl/Duragesic, Heroin, Tramadol, Codeine, Hydrocodone/Vicodin, Oxycodone/Percocet and several others.This is not a cure, it will reverse the symptoms of an OD [unconsciousness, unresponsiveness, bradypnea (very slow breathing)] and is also used in unwitnessed cardiac arrests (especially the young and elderly).Narcan cannot hurt you and has no pain relief properties or euphoric effects and typically only lasts 70-90 minutes before the OD symptoms return.
What did we learn that explained Mrs. Dubose's fits?
She was a morphine addict and the "fits" were withdrawal symptoms.
Why is morphine not given in head injury cases?
Opioids increase intracranial pressure (BNF 62 :)
What did we learn that explained mrs dubose's fits?
Mrs. Dubose's fits were explained by her struggle with a morphine addiction that caused withdrawal symptoms, including bouts of rage and agitation. She was attempting to overcome her addiction before she died.
What are Mrs Dubose's 'fits'?
Mrs. Dubose's "fits" in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' refer to her withdrawal symptoms from morphine addiction. She experiences uncontrollable shaking and anger as she tries to wean herself off the drug before her death.
Does morphine make eyes red?
Morphine can cause the release of histamine which can cause the skin & the whites of the eyes to redden. Taking an antihistamine 30-60 minutes before using morphine can help reduce the symptoms of histamine, but, some antihistamines can cause drowsiness. This, combined with the effects of morphine could cause excessive sedation.
Are shortness of breath and sweating anxiety symptoms?
Yes they are. Check out this link for a more descriptive explanation on anxiety symptoms. http://ocd.about.com/od/otheranxietydisorders/a/anxietydisorder.htm
Immediate effects after taking morphine?
Morphine will provide relief from pain and gives the patient a sense of wellbeing. Opiates in general slow down breathing, heart rate and brain activity and as a result the body's tolerance to pain is increased. Morphine also suppresses the cough reflex which is why it is used to treat severe coughs. Morphine does have side-effects, two of the most common are constipation and nausea and with higher doses of morphine, additional drugs to relieve or prevent these symptoms may be needed.
An overdose of morphine would cause?
Respiratory Depression. It would begin to get more difficult to breathe and you'd have labored breathing and end up having an OD without seeking medical attention.
What is in morphine pills?
Morphine pills are a narcotic pain reliving medicine which is administered to patients who suffer severe pain. They have a high potential for substance abuse and can cause severe withdrawal symptoms if taken over a long period of time. Morphine is, in fact, pharmaceutical grade heroin, with huge potential for abuse.Leave it alone unless prescribed by YOUR doctor.
Where was morphine originated?
Morphine is generally kept locked up in hospitals. Pharmacies do not normally carry morphine. Morphine is a controlled substance because it is derived from or emulates the same opioid source that heroin comes from.
If I am allergic to Codeine should I take morphine?
codiene will have no effect if you are taking morphine - morphine in value exceeds morphine by 1/1000
