This Medication Guide provides step-by-step directions and a pictogram to instruct patients on how to measure an accurate dose using the oral syringe as well as information pertaining to the associated risks of this medication, such as death from an overdose. Look for the new labeling and packaging soon! ISMP thanks Roxane and FDA for these changes, which we agree will help reduce the risk of confusion between the different strengths of morphine sulfate oral solution.
Safety briefs. Morphine concentrate in plastic ampuls. Don't See Your Insurance? With just 30 days at a rehab center, you can get clean and sober, start therapy, join a support group, and learn ways to manage your cravings. Morphine is an Opiate used to relieve pain. Named after Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, Morphine provides a feeling of euphoria often described as a dreamlike state.
The drug can be taken in the form of a tablet, syrup, or injection. In some cases, Morphine can even be smoked. Morphine has the potential to be highly addictive, as tolerance to it develops rapidly. A federally designated Schedule II drug, Morphine is used to treat moderate, severe, and chronic pain. However, Morphine also has a high potential for abuse because of its pleasurable effects and relative accessibility. In recent years, Morphine pills have added abuse deterrent coding so that they cannot be crushed, snorted, or injected.
While this has reduced the addictive potential of prescribed Morphine, it has not eliminated the risk nor impacted illicitly manufactured Morphine. Morphine is a naturally occurring substance extracted from either the Opium poppy plant or from concentrated poppy straw. Its chemical makeup is similar to Heroin, as they are both extracted from the same plant. Contact a treatment provider for help battling a Morphine addiction.
As a Narcotic drug, Morphine is often abused for its pleasurable effects. Those suffering from chronic pain have the potential to misuse their medication, which increases their likelihood of developing a substance use disorder. Any time someone uses Morphine without a prescription, it is considered abuse.
Although it is a legal substance when prescribed, it is a heavily regulated one. Possession of Morphine without a prescription is a criminal offense, the degree of which varies based on the jurisdiction and the amount of the drug in possession. Those who abuse Morphine in high doses put themselves at risk of overdosing.
Signs of a Morphine overdose include slurred speech, inattention, intense drowsiness, fever, elevated blood pressure, increased thirst, lower back or side pain, decreased responsiveness, extreme sleepiness, swelling of the face and extremities, lack of movement, slowed breathing, muscle cramps, spasms, pain, and stiffness.
This is because Morphine depresses the central nervous system CNS. Overdosing on Morphine can lead to unconsciousness, coma, or slowed breathing to the point of death. Boca Raton, FL. View Center. Edwards, CO. Addiction to Morphine develops for a number of reasons and is often the consequence of consistent abuse.
An addiction typically begins with a tolerance — needing larger doses of Morphine to feel its effects. In many cases, the psychological dependence on Morphine develops soon after the physical one. Someone addicted to Morphine will compulsively look for and and abuse it, ignoring the negative consequences.
Morphine addiction is similar to Heroin addiction and is a very difficult addiction to overcome. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides.
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How should I use morphine? What happens if I miss a dose? Then take your next dose as follows: If you take morphine 3 times per day: Take your next dose 8 hours after taking the missed dose. If you take morphine 2 times per day: Take your next dose 12 hours after taking the missed dose. If you take morphine 1 time per day: Take your next dose 24 hours after taking the missed dose. What happens if I overdose? What should I avoid while using morphine?
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