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When was morphine first used?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

It was first widely used around 1853 when the hypodermic needle was developed. However, Morphine was first isolatedmany years earlier, in 1804, by German pharmacist Friedrich SertÃ¼rner, who named it "morphium" after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams.

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∙ 15y ago

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Which was the first compound to be isolated from the plant?

In early 19th century someone isolated MORPHINE, ALKALOID OPIUM (POPPY). morphine is used as analgesic.

Is morphine used for medical treatment?

Morphine is used for medical treatment.

Can Morphine be used Medically?

that is what its used for...

What can you take for pancreatitis no morphine?

In most cases, the first painkillers used are paracetamol, or anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen.

Does Lidocaine patch have morphine in it?

No it does not. It is used in combination with morphine and ketamine such as fentynal patches.

What was the first alkaloid discovered?

Morphine

Is morphine a opiate?

Morphine is the base of all opiates. The first and original opiate is morphine.

What morphine used for?

pain control

Is morphine a paralytic?

no, Morphine is an opiate, narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain

What is morphine used for in the US?

It is a pain killer

Why was morphine used during the war?

was a painkiller

Why was heroin created?

It was first created to use against morphine addiction, then later became used as a pain killer and cough reliever.