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.
Morphine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Morphine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Morphine safe for pregnant women?
Morphine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Morphine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Morphine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Morphine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Morphine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Morphine again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Morphine on the Kidneys?
Morphine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Morphine on the Liver?
Morphine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Morphine on the Heart?
Side effects of Morphine rarely affect the heart.
Morphine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Morphine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Morphine habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Morphine cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Morphine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Morphine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Morphine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Morphine
Taking Morphine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Morphine
Consuming Morphine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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