Morphine Sulfate (Pf)

Alternate Name: Duramorph

Dosage Form: Cartridge

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Analgesic, Anesthetic Adjunct, Central Nervous System Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 4 MG/ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart attack, low blood pressure, lung or breathing problems (including asthma, COPD, sleep apnea), adrenal problems, or a history of brain tumor, head injury, seizures, or drug or alcohol abuse. This medicine may cause the following problems:High risk of overdose, which can lead to deathRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening)Sleep-related breathing problems (including sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoxemia)Worsening of painAdrenal gland problemLow blood pressureIncreased risk of seizuresSerotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines) 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 slowly. 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 could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. 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: Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days., Some medicines can affect how morphine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cimetidine, clopidogrel, mirtazapine, prasugrel, ticagrelor, tramadol, trazodoneDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs, TCAs)Triptan medicine for 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 using buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, or a muscle relaxer (including cyclobenzaprine, metaxalone)., This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Avoid driving or using machinery., This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.