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Kadian, MS Contin, MSIR, OMS, Oramorph SR, Rescudose, RMS, Roxanol, Roxanol 100,Roxanol-T
What is the most important information I should know about morphine?
• Do not stop taking morphine suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you very uncomfortable 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open controlled-release forms of morphinesuch as Oramorph SR, Kadian, and MS Contin 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Swallow them whole 200 mg morphine tablet picture. They are speciallyformulated to release morphine slowly into your system 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Breaking them wouldcause too much of the drug to be released into your blood at one time 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine will cause drowsiness and fatigue 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills,antihistamines, sedatives, and tranquilizers that may also make you drowsy exceptunder the supervision of your doctor 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine will also cause constipation 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Drink plenty of water (six toeight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Increasing the amountof fiber in your diet can also help to alleviate constipation 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Never take more morphine than is prescribed for you 200 mg morphine tablet picture. If your pain isnot being adequately treated, talk to your doctor 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
What is morphine?
• Morphine is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics 200 mg morphine tablet picture. It relievespain 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
Who should not take morphine?
• Morphine is habit forming and should only be used under close supervisionif you have an alcohol or drug addiction 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease,
· liver disease,
· asthma,
· urinary retention,
· an enlarged prostate,
· hypothyroidism,
· seizures or epilepsy,
· gallbladder disease,
· a head injury, or
· Addison's disease 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• You may not be able to take morphine, or you may require a lower doseor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms as well as otherharmful effects in an unborn baby 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Do not take morphine without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursinginfant 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Do not take morphine without first talking to your doctor if you arebreast-feeding a baby 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age,you may be more likely to experience side effects from morphine therapy 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Useextra caution 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
How should I take morphine?
• Take morphine exactly as directed by your doctor 200 mg morphine tablet picture. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Take morphine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Too muchmorphine could be very harmful 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of morphinewith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular tablespoon 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Ifyou do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can getone 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open controlled-release forms of morphinesuch as Oramorph SR, Kadian, or MS Contin 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Swallow them whole 200 mg morphine tablet picture. They are speciallyformulated to release morphine slowly into your system 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Breaking them wouldcause too much drug to be released into your blood at one time 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Use the suppositories rectally as directed by your doctor 200 mg morphine tablet picture. If you donot know how to use them, ask you doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for instructions 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Do not stop taking morphine suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you feel uncomfortable 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine will cause constipation 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Increase the amount of fiber and water(at least six to eight full glasses daily) in your diet to prevent constipation 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Store morphine at room temperature away from moisture and heat 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Discard any opened bottle of morphine solution after 90 days 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Do not take a double doseof this medication 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking your nextdose 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Symptoms of a morphine overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, and small pupils 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
What should I avoid while taking morphine?
• Avoid alcohol while taking morphine 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Alcohol will greatly increase thedrowsiness and dizziness caused by morphine and could be dangerous 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistaminesexcept under the supervision of your doctor 200 mg morphine tablet picture. These medications also may causedangerous sedation 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Morphine may cause drowsiness 200 mg morphine tablet picture. If you experience drowsiness, avoidthese activities 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
What are the possible side effects of morphine?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingmorphine and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness; or
· unconsciousness 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Continueto take morphine and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Morphine is habit forming 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Do not stop taking it suddenly 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
What other drugs will affect morphine?
• Do not take morphine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine(Parnate) in the last 14 days 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Dangerous side effects could result 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• The most serious interactions affecting morphine are with those drugsthat also cause sedation 200 mg morphine tablet picture. The following drugs may lead to dangerous sedationif taken with morphine:
· antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others),diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Nytol, Compoz, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton,Teldrin, others), and others;
· tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and doxepin(Sinequan), and serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline(Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil);
· other commonly used antidepressants, including amoxapine (Asendin),clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline(Pamelor), and protriptyline (Vivactil);
· anticholinergics such as belladonna (Donnatal), clidinium (Quarzan),dicyclomine (Bentyl, Antispas), hyoscyamine (Levsin, Anaspaz), ipratropium (Atrovent),propantheline (Pro-Banthine), and scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);
· phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin),thioridazine (Mellaril), and prochlorperazine (Compazine); and
· tranquilizers and sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal),amobarbital (Amytal), secobarbital (Seconal), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium),lorazepam (Ativan), flurazepam (Prosom), and temazepam (Restoril) 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Do not take any of the drugs listed above without the approval of yourdoctor 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with morphine 200 mg morphine tablet picture. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about morphine written forhealth professionals that you may read 200 mg morphine tablet picture.
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