Question

Name the drug which is useful analgesic in patients undergoing surgery.

• A. Chloropromazine
• B. Barbiturate
• C. Amphetamine
• D. Morphine

Answer 1

The correct option is D Morphine

Morphine is a natural opiate derived from opium, the dried latex of poppy plant. It is a strong sedative and analgesic (pain killer). It is useful for relieving pain in patients who have undergone surgery as it reduces pain and induce sleep. Morphine is a opiate narcotic i.e. it has sleep inducing properties. It is depressant of CNS and affects brain. It binds to specific receptors in brain and reduces the sensation of pain.

So, the correct answer is 'Morphine'.