What is morphine? Morphine belongs to a group of drugs known as
opiates. Morphine is derived from raw opium from the poppy
plant. Morphine is a painkilling drug and is one of the most
effective drugs known for pain relief so is mostly used to treat
moderate to severe pain and severe coughs. Morphine can also be
used to ease pain before, during and after operations. What does
morphine look like? Morphine can usually be found in tablet
form, a syrup, injection or as a suppository form. How is
morphine taken? Morphine is usually taken orally via a syrup,
tablet or capsule, however, it can come in an injectable form.
What are the immediate effects of taking morphine? Morphine will
provide relief from pain and gives the patient a sense of
wellbeing. Opiates in general slow down breathing, heart rate
and brain activity and as a result the body's tolerance to pain
is increased. Morphine also suppresses the cough reflex which is
why it is used to treat severe coughs. Morphine does have side-
effects, two of the most c