Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805. It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse. Morphine is still routinely used today, though there are a number of semi-synthetic opioids of varying strength such as codeine, fentanyl, methadone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, and oxycodone.
Morphine was granted FDA approval in 1941.
Morphine is used for the management of chronic, moderate to severe pain.
Opiods, including morphine, are effective for the short term management of pain. Patients taking opioids long term may need to be monitored for the development of physical dependence, addiction disorder, and drug abuse.
Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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Barnes Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Hôpital Couple Enfant - CHU de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Baskent University School of Medicine Adana Teaching and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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