Morphine sulphate injection is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Uses:
- Pain Relief: Morphine injection is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
- Preoperative Use: It may also be administered before or during surgery as part of anesthesia.
- Morphine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics, which act on the central nervous system to alleviate pain12.
Dosage:
- Morphine sulfate pentahydrate is usually administered by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
- The dosage typically ranges from 5 to 20 milligrams, depending on the cause of pain and the patient’s response.
- Doses may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours.
- For rapid onset of action, it can also be given intravenously2.
Safety Considerations:
- Misuse of opioid medicine can lead to addiction, overdose, or even death.
- Keep morphine away from others to prevent unauthorized access.
- Using opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
- Fatal side effects may occur if morphine is combined with alcohol or other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow breathing.
- Before taking morphine, ensure you do not have:
- Severe asthma or breathing problems.
- A stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus).
- Taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days (e.g., isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine)3.
Remember to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding the use of Morphine Sulfate Injection. If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask! 😊
Morphine sulphate Injection
Strengths
10 mg/ml, 15 mg/ml
Fill Volumes
1 ml, 10 ml
Container
Glass Ampoule, Glass Vial
Use
Morphine injection is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.