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Morphine

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  • Contains / Salt: Morphine
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Morphine

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Morphine
  • Storage: Store at room temperature
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Morphine Information

Morphine is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pain. The alternative uses of Morphine have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Morphine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Morphine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Morphine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Morphine's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Morphine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Morphine can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Morphine in conditions like Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Morphine contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Morphine with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Morphine is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

  1. Morphine Benefits & Uses
  2. Morphine Dosage & How to Take
  3. Morphine Side Effects
  4. Morphine Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Morphine with Other Drugs
  6. Morphine Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Morphine
  8. Morphine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Morphine Benefits & Uses

Morphine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Tetralogy of Fallot

Morphine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Pain
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 4 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose range: 5 to 20 mg every 4 hours as needed, SC dose are also same
Geriatric
  • Disease: Pain
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 4 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose range: 5 to 20 mg every 4 hours as needed, SC dose are also same
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 4 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given at the rate of 0.005-0.03 mg/kg/hr
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 4 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Take as needed, dose of SC are also same
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 4 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Take as needed, Dose of SC are also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Pain
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 4 hourly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: administered slowly over 4 to 5 minutes, Dose range: 2.5 to 10 mg

Morphine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Morphine safe for pregnant women?


    Morphine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Morphine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate

  • Is the use of Morphine safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Morphine. Immediately discontinue Morphine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Morphine on the Kidneys?


    Morphine is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Morphine on the Liver?


    Morphine has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Morphine on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Morphine on the heart have been reported.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Morphine with Other Drugs

Morphine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

CodeinePentazocineWarfarin

Moderate

Cimetidine

Morphine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Morphine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Asthma
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Heart Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Morphine

  • Is this Morphine habit forming or addictive?


    Yes, Morphine cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

    Yes

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Morphine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous

  • Is it safe?


    Morphine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Morphine is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Morphine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Morphine


    Taking Morphine with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Morphine


    Consuming Morphine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 875-878

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 469-474

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Morphabond Er™ (morphine sulfate)

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