About Eric Kaminetsky, PharmD Candidate Expertise I can answer questions regarding the pharmacologic treatment of pain, the management of drug side effects, obstacles in pain management, and the philosophy of pain management including hospice care.
Experience Graduate student in pharmacy
Community pharmacy experience
Hospice pharmacy experience
Knowledge of pharmacy law Education/Credentials PharmD Candidate at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
GPA 3.8
Dean's List 9 consecutive semesters
Expert: Eric Kaminetsky, PharmD Candidate - 4/28/2003
Question Could you please explain to me (or refer me to a website) how Opioids like morphine work? In my research i found that they inhibit pain impulses, do you know how this happens? Thanks
Answer Cory,
Sorry for the delayed answer. Opioids work by mimicing a group of naturally occuring body chemicals called endorphins. These chemicals bind to receptors in your body called mu receptors. This binding decreases pain sensation. Unfortunately, opoids are incredibly complex substances and can have effects on many areas of the body. This is the primary mechanism of action, however.
