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Morphine Sulphate

Anti pyretics & analgesic

Description

A sustained-release tablet formulation containing the sulfate salt of the opiate alkaloid morphine with analgesic activity. Morphine binds to and activates the mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of the endogenous opioids.

Mechanism of action

It causes analgesia probably by acting on opioid receptors in CNS. Morphine does not have a ceiling dose as far as its analgesic effect is concerned. Morphine also induces sleep. On I.V. administration it produces immediate action.

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Mechanism of action

It causes analgesia probably by acting on opioid receptors in CNS. Morphine does not have a ceiling dose as far as its analgesic effect is concerned. Morphine also induces sleep. On I.V. administration it produces immediate action.

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