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The opioid drugs include [[#Morphine|morphine]] and its synthetic derivatives. They are powerful '''analgesics''', and have dose-dependent '''sedative''' properties.
 
The opioid drugs include [[#Morphine|morphine]] and its synthetic derivatives. They are powerful '''analgesics''', and have dose-dependent '''sedative''' properties.
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Opioids have addtional recognised effects. They:
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Opioids have additional recognised effects. They:
 
* Decrease the sensitivity of the respiratory centres of the brain to carbon dioxide.
 
* Decrease the sensitivity of the respiratory centres of the brain to carbon dioxide.
 
* Give potent cough suppression.
 
* Give potent cough suppression.
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