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Researchers identify opioids with highest risk of respiratory depression
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Mike Addelman
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Researchers from the University of Manchester have identified that fentanyl, oxycodone, and morphine carry a significantly higher risk of respiratory depression compared to codeine. The study suggests that even moderate doses of these opioids can lead to dangerous breathing suppression in patients.
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These findings provide critical clinical guidance for prescribing practices to reduce opioid-related harms and accidental overdoses.
by Mike Addelman, University of Manchester
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