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What are the actions of Morphine (Morphine sulfate)?

1) Analgesic
2) Sedative
3) Antipyretic
4) Antibiotic
5) Antiemetic

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Morphine sulfate primarily acts as an analgesic, reducing pain without loss of consciousness, and as a narcotic at higher doses. It is effective in relieving severe pain, such as post-surgical pain, but is not an antipyretic, antibiotic, or an antiemetic.

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The actions of Morphine (Morphine sulfate) include primarily being an analgesic, which means it reduces pain without loss of consciousness, and also acts as a narcotic at higher doses, potentially causing drowsiness and loss of consciousness. While it is derived from opium and has potent pain-relieving effects by attaching to receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract, it is not classified as a sedative, antipyretic, antibiotic, or antiemetic. However, substances like aspirin are known for their anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects, differing from opioids like morphine. Further, antibiotics are agents that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and are unrelated to morphine's action, and antiemetics are drugs used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting, which is not a direct effect of morphine use.

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