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Morphine is an endorphin copycat. It binds to μ-opiod receptors in the [[central nervous system]] and in the [[GI tract]]. This is why you get [[analgesia|pain relief]]/hallucinations and [[constipation]]. | |||
===Indications=== | ===Indications=== | ||
===Contraindications=== | ===Contraindications=== | ||
Revision as of 19:31, 24 August 2009
Mode Of Action
Morphine is an endorphin copycat. It binds to μ-opiod receptors in the central nervous system and in the GI tract. This is why you get pain relief/hallucinations and constipation.