Effect of filtration on morphine and particle content of injections prepared from slow-release oral morphine tablets

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Injections of mixtures prepared from crushed tablets contain insoluble particles which can cause embolisms and other complications. Although many particles can be removed by filtration, many injecting drug users do not filter due to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Brandon Susan, Bruno Raimondo, McLean Stuart, de Graaff Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Online Access:http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/6/1/37