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