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(MOR feen)
U.S. Brand Names
DepoDur®
Pharmacologic Category
Analgesic, Opioid
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to morphine sulfate or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Asthma, increased pressure in your brain, intestinal blockage, or lung disease.
How does it work?
• Morphine sulfate binds to brain receptors, relieving pain. It decreases the feeling of pain and a person's response to pain.
How is it best taken?
• This medicine is given as a shot into the spine.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
How should I store this medicine?
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2009-09-21 13:31:53.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:27:07.0
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