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Morphine is a potent opioid analgesic derived from the opium poppy. It was first isolated in 1806 by Frederich Serturner who named it after the Greek god of dreams, Morpheus. Morphine acts on opioid receptors in the central nervous system and periphery to provide analgesia. Common side effects include sedation, respiratory depression, constipation, nausea, and vomiting. Morphine remains an important analgesic for pain relief but requires careful monitoring and management of side effects.

Author

Cecilia Mona

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