Opium-based medicines (opioids) are primarily used for pain relief. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which reduces the perception of pain. In addition to pain management, some opium-derived medicines have other uses, such as:
1. Cough suppression: Codeine is sometimes used to treat severe coughing.
2. Diarrhea treatment: Loperamide (Imodium) is a synthetic opioid used to manage diarrhea, though it doesn’t have pain-relieving effects.
3. Anesthesia: Fentanyl and morphine are used in surgeries for their sedative and pain-relieving properties.
4. Opioid addiction treatment: Methadone and buprenorphine, synthetic opioids, are used to treat opioid dependency.
While effective for these purposes, opioids have a high risk of dependency, addiction, and severe side effects, so they are typically prescribed with caution.
Super Dave : so now they'll have to write a check to Kennedy and trump for their approvals?
MonkeyGee Super Dave : isn't that how it works