LOCAL DRUGS OF CONCERN
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
LOCAL DRUGS OF CONCERN
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
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MORPHINE
Morphine, the principal constituent of opium, can range in concentrations
from four to twenty-one percent (note: commercial opium is standardized to
contain ten percent morphine). It is one of the most effective drugs known for
the relief of pain, and remains the standard against which new analgesics are
measured. Morphine is marketed in a variety of forms including oral solutions (Roxanol),
sustained-release tablets (MSIR and MS-Contin), suppositories and injectable
preparations. It may be administered orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or
intravenously, the latter method being the one most frequently used by addicts. Tolerance
and physical dependence develop rapidly in the user. Only a small part of
the morphine obtained from opium is used directly; most of it is converted to
codeine and other derivatives. The pricing for this drug in the Northwest Region
is $30.00 - 50.00 per unit.
For further information contact:
TRI-FORCE / KENORA JOINT FORCES DRUG UNIT
Tel: (807) 475-0198
Fax: (807) 475-0328
E-mail: info@tri-forcedrugs.com
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