allergic reactions to morphine
(MOR feen)
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 allergic reactions to morphine. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you very uncomfortable allergic reactions to morphine. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose allergic reactions to morphine.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open controlled-release forms of morphinesuch as Oramorph SR, Kadian, and MS Contin allergic reactions to morphine. Swallow them whole allergic reactions to morphine. They are speciallyformulated to release morphine slowly into your system allergic reactions to morphine. Breaking them wouldcause too much of the drug to be released into your blood at one time allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine will cause drowsiness and fatigue allergic reactions to morphine. Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills,antihistamines, sedatives, and tranquilizers that may also make you drowsy exceptunder the supervision of your doctor allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine will also cause constipation allergic reactions to morphine. Drink plenty of water (six toeight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect allergic reactions to morphine. Increasing the amountof fiber in your diet can also help to alleviate constipation allergic reactions to morphine.
• Never take more morphine than is prescribed for you allergic reactions to morphine. If your pain isnot being adequately treated, talk to your doctor allergic reactions to morphine.
What is morphine?
• Morphine is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics allergic reactions to morphine. It relievespain allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide allergic reactions to morphine.
Who should not take morphine?
• Morphine is habit forming and should only be used under close supervisionif you have an alcohol or drug addiction allergic reactions to morphine.
• 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 allergic reactions to morphine.
• 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 allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms as well as otherharmful effects in an unborn baby allergic reactions to morphine. Do not take morphine without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursinginfant allergic reactions to morphine. Do not take morphine without first talking to your doctor if you arebreast-feeding a baby allergic reactions to morphine.
• 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 allergic reactions to morphine. Useextra caution allergic reactions to morphine.
How should I take morphine?
• Take morphine exactly as directed by your doctor allergic reactions to morphine. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you allergic reactions to morphine.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water allergic reactions to morphine.
• Take morphine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach allergic reactions to morphine.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you allergic reactions to morphine. Too muchmorphine could be very harmful allergic reactions to morphine.
• 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 allergic reactions to morphine. Ifyou do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can getone allergic reactions to morphine.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open controlled-release forms of morphinesuch as Oramorph SR, Kadian, or MS Contin allergic reactions to morphine. Swallow them whole allergic reactions to morphine. They are speciallyformulated to release morphine slowly into your system allergic reactions to morphine. Breaking them wouldcause too much drug to be released into your blood at one time allergic reactions to morphine.
• Use the suppositories rectally as directed by your doctor allergic reactions to morphine. If you donot know how to use them, ask you doctor, nurse, or pharmacist for instructions allergic reactions to morphine.
• Do not stop taking morphine suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days allergic reactions to morphine. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you feel uncomfortable allergic reactions to morphine. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine will cause constipation allergic reactions to morphine. Increase the amount of fiber and water(at least six to eight full glasses daily) in your diet to prevent constipation allergic reactions to morphine.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else allergic reactions to morphine.
• Store morphine at room temperature away from moisture and heat allergic reactions to morphine.
• Discard any opened bottle of morphine solution after 90 days allergic reactions to morphine.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember allergic reactions to morphine. Do not take a double doseof this medication allergic reactions to morphine. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking your nextdose allergic reactions to morphine.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention allergic reactions to morphine.
• Symptoms of a morphine overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, and small pupils allergic reactions to morphine.
What should I avoid while taking morphine?
• Avoid alcohol while taking morphine allergic reactions to morphine. Alcohol will greatly increase thedrowsiness and dizziness caused by morphine and could be dangerous allergic reactions to morphine.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistaminesexcept under the supervision of your doctor allergic reactions to morphine. These medications also may causedangerous sedation allergic reactions to morphine.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities allergic reactions to morphine. Morphine may cause drowsiness allergic reactions to morphine. If you experience drowsiness, avoidthese activities allergic reactions to morphine.
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 allergic reactions to morphine.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur allergic reactions to morphine. 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 allergic reactions to morphine.
• Morphine is habit forming allergic reactions to morphine. Do not stop taking it suddenly allergic reactions to morphine.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur allergic reactions to morphine. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome allergic reactions to morphine.
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 allergic reactions to morphine. Dangerous side effects could result allergic reactions to morphine.
• The most serious interactions affecting morphine are with those drugsthat also cause sedation allergic reactions to morphine. 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) allergic reactions to morphine.
• Do not take any of the drugs listed above without the approval of yourdoctor allergic reactions to morphine.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with morphine allergic reactions to morphine. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines allergic reactions to morphine.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about morphine written forhealth professionals that you may read allergic reactions to morphine.
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