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(MOR feen SUL fate)
U.S. Brand Names
Astramorph/PF™; Avinza®; DepoDur®; Duramorph®; Infumorph® 200; Infumorph® 500; Kadian®; MS Contin®; Oramorph® SR; Roxanol™ [DSC]
Canadian Brand Names
Doloral; Kadian®; M-Eslon®; M.O.S.-SR®; M.O.S.-Sulfate®; M.O.S.® 10; M.O.S.® 20; M.O.S.® 30; Morphine HP®; Morphine LP® Epidural; MS Contin®; MS-IR®; Novo-Morphine SR; PMS-Morphine Sulfate SR; ratio-Morphine; ratio-Morphine SR; Statex®; Zomorph®
Mexican Brand Names
Anafil; Graten
Pharmacologic Category
Analgesic, Opioid
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• Patients receiving this medicine should be monitored for misuse, abuse, and addiction.
• Do not take Avinza® with alcohol or alcohol-containing products. Serious reactions can occur.
• You will be closely monitored by healthcare provider while receiving Duramorph®. Serious reactions can occur.
• Do not chew or crush long-acting capsules or tablets. Serious reactions can occur if you take chewed or crushed long-acting capsules or tablets. Do not use long-acting products for immediate pain relief or on an as needed basis.
• Keep oral solution in a safe place away from children. If child accidentally takes, get emergency help right away.
• Oral solution: Please read the medication guide.
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?
• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
• Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Do not use long-acting products for immediate pain relief or on an as needed basis.
• You may sprinkle contents of Kadian® or Avinza® capsule on soft food or liquid. Do not chew.
• A liquid (solution) is available if you cannot swallow pills.
• Make sure you have the right liquid; there are different strengths.
• Measure liquid doses carefully. Use measuring device that comes with the medicine.
• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.
• Use suppository rectally.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Keep a diary of pain control.
• Bowel movements.
• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Protect capsules and tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
• Store suppositories in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• Throw away any unused medicine by flushing down toilet or sink.
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: 2006-10-13 14:20:08.0
Modified: 2010-03-22 09:23:06.0
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