Why do narcotics make you itchy

There are so many other isoforms, and some of the isoforms we know, they are also expressed in the spinal cord. What kind of function do those isoforms have? They may mediate other side effects. So you can actually reduce morphine-induced itch without interfering with morphine analgesia. We are examining this possibility.

Imagine trying to recreate a musical score by listening to an orchestra perform a piece of music. Understanding what triggers the itching response could help pharmacologists develop an antagonist for this receptor to reduce the itching side effect. In other cases, clinicians may want to induce histamine release, thereby boosting the immune response, as in the case of vaccine adjuvants, where an increased immune response may improve immunity. These findings suggest there may be a way to do that selectively.

The researchers will now move onto other orphans. She also emphasized that work like this would not be possible without the cooperation of a wide variety specialists. And all of these specialists working together makes findings like these possible. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Science News. ScienceDaily, 27 March University of North Carolina Health Care. How do some opioids cause severe itching? Retrieved November 12, from www. The results facilitate the development of new active substances.

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