Abstract
Morphine-6-glucuronide (M-6-G) and morphine-3-glucuronide (M-3-G) are the two most important metabolites of morphine. Both are pharmacologically active, however, with different effects. M-6-G has been demonstrated capable of inducing anti-nociception and sedation, and M-3-G may induce behavioural excitation and possibly antagonise anti-nociception. Their impact on pharmacodynamics in patients in long-term treatment with oral morphine remains to be settled.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Palliative Medicine |
Vol/bind | 16 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 107-14 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 0269-2163 |
Status | Udgivet - mar. 2002 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |