Morphine Sulfate Er (MS Contin)

Alternate Name: MS Contin

Dosage Form: Tablet Extended Release

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Analgesic, Central Nervous System Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 15 MG

Warnings: This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, low blood pressure, breathing problems or lung disease (including asthma or COPD), gallbladder problems, pancreas problems, thyroid problems, an enlarged prostate, trouble urinating or swallowing, or stomach or bowel problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of head injury, brain tumor, depression, seizures, or alcohol or drug abuse. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)Adrenal gland problemsLow blood pressureIncreased risk of seizures This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how morphine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Cimetidine, mirtazapine, quinidine, tramadol, trazodone, verapamilDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Phenothiazine medicineTriptan medicine to treat migraine headaches, Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol. Tell your doctor if you are also using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, a benzodiazepine, or a muscle relaxer., This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully., Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.