Medicine info: Brand names
Medicine info: Active ingredients
Morphine
Morphine is an opioid-based medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out how it works and its possible side effects.
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Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone is a strong opioid pain medicine prescribed by your doctor. Find out how it works and learn about its possible side effects.
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Pain relief after surgery
Pain after an operation is a common problem but there is no need for you to be in a lot of pain. Pain relief after surgery is usually safe and effective.
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Opioid medicines and pain
Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.
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Taking opioid medicines safely
Opioid medicines are prescribed to relieve pain caused by cancer, surgery or injury. It's crucial to take them safely to reduce risks of opioid harm.
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Medicines for headaches
Most people have headaches occasionally. Find out what can cause them, medicines, and how you can treat different types of headaches.
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Medicines for nerve pain
There are many different types of medicines used to help lessen nerve pain. Find out more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.
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Chronic pain
Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond expected healing time. Learn about the causes, living with and managing chronic pain.
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Scheduling of medicines and poisons
The scheduling of medicines is a national classification system that controls how medicines and poisons are made available to the public.
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Giving birth - contractions
Contractions are the tightening of the muscles in your uterus. They tend to become longer, stronger and more frequent as your labour progresses.
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