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How Does Tramadol Work?

Tramadol is a type of drug called an opioid that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It works by activating mu opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body, which causes a number of effects, including to provide analgesia and relieve pain. It also blocks the reuptake of some neurotransmitters called noradrenaline and serotonin.  Tramadol is a relatively strong […]

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How Does Pethidine Work?

Pethidine, also known as meperidine, is a type of drug called an opioid. It works by activating opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body, which causes a number of effects on your body. One of these is to provide analgesia and relieve pain, which is what the drug is used for. Pethidine is a relatively strong opioid and […]

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How Does Oxycodone Work?

Oxycodone is a type of drug called an opioid. It works by activating opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body, which causes a number of effects on your body. One of these is to provide analgesia and relieve pain, which is what the drug is used for. Oxycodone is a relatively strong opioid and is usually used for […]

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How Does Morphine Work?

Morphine is a type of drug called an opioid. It works by activating opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body, which have a number of effects on your body. One of these is to provide analgesia and relieve pain, which is what the drug is used for. Morphine is a relatively strong opioid and is usually used for […]

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How Does Methadone Work?

Methadone is a type of drug called an opioid and it works by activating opioid receptors in your body, which has a number of effect of the body including to relieve pain. It can be used in the relief of severe, chronic pain or to help people who are dependent on other opioids, such as heroin. Brand […]

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How Does Hydromorphone Work?

Hydromorphone is a type of drug called an opioid. It works by activating opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body, which has a number of effects on your body. One of the effects is to provide analgesia and relieve pain, which is what the drug is used for. It is usually recommended for moderate to severe pain relief. Brand […]

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How Does Codeine Work?

Codeine is a type of drug called an opioid. It works by activating opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body, which has a number of effects on your body. One of the effects is to provide analgesia and relieve pain, which is what the drug is used for. It is most often recommended for mild to moderate pain. Your […]

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How Does Dextropropoxyphene (Propoxyphene) Work?

Dextropropoxyphene, also known as propoxyphene, is a type of drug called an opioid that works by activating opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body. This has a number of effects on your body, including to provide analgesia and relieve pain, which is what it is used for. It is most often recommended for mild to moderate pain.Brand […]

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How Does Fentanyl Work?

Fentanyl is a type of drug called an opioid and works by activating opioid receptors that naturally exist in your body to provide an analgesic effect.  It can be use to relieve many different types of pain, including acute pain, chronic pain and breakthrough pain (e.g. if you experience worse pain at certain times when taking […]

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How Does Buprenorphine Work?

Buprenorphine is a type of drug called an opioid and works by activating opioid receptors in your body to provide an analgesic effect. It is usually used to relieve pain, but it can also sometimes be used to help people who are dependent on opioids such as heroin. Brand Names and Doses Buprenorphine is the generic name, […]

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