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! 😊