Opium Tincture Deodorized is an opioid analgesic and is a brand name version of the generic Opium Tincture. This medication is also available as the brand Paregoric. Opium Tincture Deodorized is anhydrous morphine and is delivered in a different strength than Paregoric. Opium Tincture Deodorized is available as a liquid and must be measured using a medicine dropper and mixed with water or juice.
Special administration is strongly advised to all patients as Opium Tincture Deodorized is a much more potent formulation of the medication and an accidental overdose can take a life. When used correctly, Opium Tincture Deodorized is used to treat diarrhea.
Abuses of Opium Tincture Deodorized
Opium Tincture Deodorized is a highly potent drug and can easily be deadly if an overdose occurs. Even with this danger, it is still an opium drug, making it highly addictive. As a result, tolerance (the need for higher and higher doses to maintain the same effect) and physical and psychological dependence can develop rather quickly in any user who takes the medication on a continual basis or in large doses.
Opium drugs have the ability to deliver a significant euphoric high, especially the first time they are used. Achieving the same euphoria is difficult in subsequent uses and therefore, an individual will often try to increase the dose to achieve the same high. Such an approach puts the person’s life at risk with Opium Tincture Deodorized, especially due to its potency.
Effects of Opium Tincture Deodorized
Opium Tincture Deodorized helps to relieve diarrhea as it slows or stops the normal movement of the intestine so that stools move more slowly. In effect, water is absorbed from the liquid stool, lessening the instance of diarrhea. The use of Opium Tincture Deodorized is important to prevent dehydration in those with extreme cases of diarrhea.
Opium Tincture Deodorized can cause certain effects, even when used correctly. These effects can include lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, tremor, mood/mental changes or a rapid heart rate. Although allergic reactions are unlikely, symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness or trouble breathing.
Withdrawal of Opium Tincture Deodorized
Opium Tincture Deodorized, like any opium drug, can create a physical dependence on or tolerance of the drug. When stopped abruptly, Opium Tincture Deodorized can cause patients with a physical dependence to experience intense symptoms of withdrawal.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with Opium Tincture Deodorized use can include, but are not limited to:
Treatment of Opium Tincture Deodorized Addiction
The continued use of any opium drug can ultimately lead to death. In the case of Opium Tincture Deodorized, the withdrawal effects can be equally as dangerous if they are not monitored correctly. Therefore, an individual should only stop taking the medication under the care of a board-certified physician and board-certified addiction psychiatrist.
Treatment in a detox center for 24/7 care is highly recommended for those with an Opium Tincture Deodorized addiction. A quality center will implement a comfortable detox method to correct the chemical and should be combined with psychological evaluations and other medical care to address cravings for the drug.