The principal therapeutic action of morphine is analgesia. The precise mechanism of action is not known but the effects are thought to be mediated through opioid-specific receptors located in the CNS.
The principal therapeutic action of morphine is analgesia. The precise mechanism of action is not known but the effects are thought to be mediated through opioid-specific receptors located in the CNS.
Although many dosing regimens for intravenous morphine have been studied, 0.10 mg/kg generally is recommended as an acceptable starting dose for treating patients with acute pain. Unfortunately ...