In a comparative trial, buprenorphine 0.3 mg or morphine 10 mg was administered intramuscularly to patients post operatively. The new drug buprenorphine produced more pain relief than morphine and appeared to have a longer duration of action. The side-effects produced by the two drugs were similar, as were the effects on respiratory and cardiovascular measurements.
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