NCIt definition : The sulfate salt of morphine, an opiate alkaloid isolated from the plant Papaver somniferum
and produced synthetically. Morphine binds to and activates specific opiate receptors
(delta, mu and kappa), each of which are involved in controlling different brain functions.
In the central nervous and gastrointestinal systems, this agent has widespread effects
including analgesia, anxiolysis, euphoria, sedation, respiratory depression, and gastrointestinal
system smooth muscle contraction.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It binds to opioid receptors
in the central nervous system and some other tissues. Morphine sulfate is made from
opium. It is a type of opiate and a type of analgesic agent.;
UNII : X3P646A2J0;
InChIKey : GRVOTVYEFDAHCL-RTSZDRIGSA-N;
CAS number : 64-31-3; 6211-15-0;
Drug name : Kadian; Oramorph; Infumorph; Oramorph SR; MS Contin; Statex SR; Roxanol; MSir; Avinza;