2. Analgesics
• Drugs that relieve pain without loss of consciousness
►Opioid or narcotic analgesics (morphine type)
►Non-opioid or NSAIDs (aspirin type)
4. Pharmacological actions of Morphine
Opioids act by stimulating the μ, Ќ, & δ receptors
• Miosis, decrease in pupil size
• Analgesia
• Respiratory depression
• Physical & psychological dependence
• Hypotension,
• Nausea and vomiting
• Cough suppression & constipation
• Sedation
5. Uses of Opioids
MORPHINE
Analgesic (Severe, sharp, visceral pain)
Myocardial Infarction, Burns, Fracture of long bones,
Cancer pain, Acute pulmonary oedema
PETHIDINE
Analgesic similar to Morphine
Epidural analgesia for Obstetric labour
METHADONE
De-addiction of Heroin /Morphine