How Does Morphine And Metoclopramide For Bowel Cancer Work?

Posted on Mon, 17 Mar 2014

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Question : What is the action and mechanism of action of morphine and metoclopramide,a patient with bowel cancer and why administered this medication

Answered by Dr. Krishna Kiran Kannepalli (7 days later)

Brief Answer: To provide releif from pain and vomiting. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for the query. Morphine acts on the opioid receptors and gives excellent pain relief. Metoclopramide gives relief from nausea and vomiting commonly associated with bowel cancer. It is a dopamine receptor antagonist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Krishna Kiran Kannepalli (23 hours later)

1. Describe the risk factors that may lead to the development of colorectal cancer 2. What is the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer

Answered by Dr. Krishna Kiran Kannepalli (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Please ask patient specific questions. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for the query. I am sympathetic at your situation, and I am willing to answer specific questions and give specific advice regarding your patient's condition. But the question you have put is entirely theoretical i nature and volumes of material can be found on the internet for free. You don't need a specialist wasting his precious time to answer such questions. The tone of your question is also not cordial. I request the HCM team to kindly do some screening before they post them.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar