A drug that can be used to treat two very common symptoms in a dying patient (pain and dyspnea)is:

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Morphine is a potent opioid analgesic and is commonly used to manage pain in dying patients. In addition, it also has a suppressive effect on the respiratory center, making it an effective treatment for dyspnea (difficulty breathing) in these patients. Methadone is also an effective alternative, but it has a longer half-life and can accumulate in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Gabapentin is primarily used as an anticonvulsant and for neuropathic pain, while lorazepam is a benzodiazepine commonly used for anxiety and agitation in patients, but not specifically for pain or dyspnea.

A Drug That Can Be Used to Treat Two Very