Is it true that morphine is contraindicated in the
treatment of acute pancreatitis because of sphincter of
Oddi spasm?
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Answer / joseph omar apolinar
meperidine lacks efficacy and can cause toxicity. morphine
is more effective and safer to use than meperidine
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 7 Yes | 3 No |
Answer / chuchi
ya it causes biliary colic...,so it should b given wit
atropine as it relaxes d biliary smooth muscles.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 8 Yes | 5 No |
Answer / nera99
yes,morphine is contraindicated in accute
pancreatitis ,meperidine is the drug of choice
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 2 Yes | 2 No |
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