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Morphine
Latest prescription information about Morphine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Morphine
Pronunciation : mor' feen
Therapeutic Classification : analgesics
Trade Name(s):
India- Duramor, Morf, Morphine S, Morphitroy, Rumorf, Vermor. International- Avinza, Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph, Roxanol, Roxanol. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression, paralytic ileus, and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 10 – 50mg. IM/SC – The recommended dose is 10 to 15mg. IV- The recommended dose is 2 to 6mg. Child: The recommended dose is 0.1 to 0.2mg/kg. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle or under the skin. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, thyroid, stomach problems, enlarged prostate, trouble in urinating, Addison disease, hypoxia (not enough oxygen in your body), scoliosis (curvature of the spine), seizures, alcoholism, suicidal thoughts, mental problems, head injury, asthma or other respiratory disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may cause constipation, to avoid this problem take proper diet with fiber, plenty of water and other fluids. * Avoid long- term use of this medication; otherwise patient may get addicted to this drug. * Monitor liver, kidney, or lung function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and emotion. Central Nervous System - Weakness, headache, agitation, tremor, uncoordinated muscle movements, seizures, mood changes, nervousness, apprehension, depression, floating feelings, abnormal visual disturbances and sleeplessness. Gastrointestinal- Dry mouth, loss of appetite, diarrhea, cramps, taste alteration, constipation, intestinal obstruction, indigestion and increased level of liver enzymes. Heart - Flushing of the face, chills, fast/slow heart rate, palpitations, faintness and low/high blood pressure. Genitourinary - Urine retention or hesitance, absence of urination and impotence. Skin - Itching, hives, rash, increased sweating. Other - Tingling, asthma and double vision. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C), in an airtight container and protect from light. |
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