What's the difference between chlorodyne and morphia?
Chlorodyne
Definition:
(n.) A patent anodyne medicine, containing opium, chloroform, Indian hemp, etc.
Example Sentences:
(1) These cases and the results of an inquiry among pharmacies in central and south London suggest that this form of drug dependence is commoner among younger people than has been supposed and that the total number of chlorodyne-dependent people in Greater London may exceed 1,000.
(2) We recommend that the supply of chlorodyne, now available without prescription to the public, should be restricted.
(3) Eight cases of chlorodyne dependence seen in a London drug clinic are described.
Morphia
Definition:
(n.) Morphine.
Example Sentences:
(1) Moderate to heavy pain in spite of morphia and neuroleptics was experienced in 55% of all treatments.
(2) If they are one of the many for whom months on morphia brings no ease, they can speed the end with dignity.
(3) Thus metoclopramide seems to be an alternative to the traditional treatment of ureteral colic with morphia.