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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Morphine, fentanyl (which is sold under the brand names Actiq, Duragesic, and Sublimaze) is most often prescribed to treat patients with severe or post-surgical pain. It is also used for patients who have become physically tolerant of opiates. Fentanyl is available as a lozenge, injectable solution, or skin patch. While it can be legally prescribed by a doctor, this highly addictive drug might also be obtained illegally. It has also become common for fentanyl to be used in counterfeit drugs or cut into illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine. People using those drugs are often unaware that they contain fentanyl, and just a very small amount can lead to severe illness and even death.If you believe someone has overdosed on fentanyl or another opioid painkiller, call 911 immediately and administer naloxone if it is available. Naloxone is a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough.2 OxyContin OxyContin is a brand name for extended-release oxycodone. It is taken as a tablet and is used as an around-the-clock treatment for patients with moderate to severe pain that is expected to last for an extended period.3 Demerol Demerol is a brand name for meperidine. This addictive painkiller is often used with anesthesia. Demerol is also used to treat moderate to severe pain (such as that experienced in childbirth). It is available as an oral solution, injectable solution, and oral tablet.4 Hydrocodone Hydrocodone (sold under the brand names Vicodin, Norco, Zohydro, and others) is used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by a chronic condition, injury, or surgical procedure. It's available as an oral syrup and tablet.5 Morphine Morphine is a natural opiate sold under the brand names Duramorph and MS Contin. It is prescribed to treat severe and ongoing pain (such as that related to cancer or cancer treatment). Morphine can be given in several forms, such as an injectable solution, capsule, tablet, and suppository.6 Percocet Percocet is similar to OxyContin. It contains a combination of acetaminophen (which is sold in the U.S. under the brand name Tylenol) and oxycodone. It is available as a capsule, tablet, and oral solution.7 Codeine Codeine is a natural opiate and commonly prescribed pain reliever. The effects only last for a few hours, which is why it is often prescribed in formulations with acetaminophen or aspirin, such as Tylenol 3. Codeine can also be found in some prescription cough medicines. Codeine is available as a tablet, capsule, or liquid.8 Methadone Methadone is most often associated with people who are trying to safely quit heroin. It can also be used as an opiate pain reliever, though it can also be misused for this purpose. Methadone can be taken in tablet or liquid
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