Moriphine

Were you looking for information about Morphine? Moriphine is a common misspelling of morphine.
 
Morphine is an ingredient found in many prescription pain medications. As a type of opioid narcotic, the drug works by binding to opioid receptors throughout the body. This causes several effects, such as relieving pain, causing drowsiness, and suppressing a cough. This pain medication comes in several forms, such as tablets, capsules, an oral solution, and in injections. Some of the common side effects seen with this drug include drowsiness, nausea, and dizziness. Although morphine is tolerated well by most people, it is not suitable for everyone. Before using it, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any other health conditions you have, as well as any other medications you are taking.
 
(To read the full eMedTV article about this medication, click Morphine. This article covers how the drug works, dosing information, general precautions, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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