Dihydromorphine
Dihydromorphine is a semisynthetic OPIOID ANALGESIC (painkiller), derived from MORPHINE. Structurally, it is very similar to morphine—the only difference being the reduction of ...
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Opioid Complications and Withdrawal
Opioids are frequently used in medicine for pain relief. The most commonly used opioids include morphine sulfate (Duramorph, MS Contin, Roxanol); meperidine (Demero...
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Opioid Dependence: Course of the Disorder Over Time
Opioid dependence is the modern diagnostic term for narcotic addiction, but the older term is still often used. This entry, however, uses the modern...
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Opioids and Opioid Control: History
Throughout recorded history and in most parts of the world, OPIATES have occupied a central place in medicinals. They have been used popularly against a wide range ...
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Dihydromorphine