Morphine
Opioid analgesic
What it is used for
Prolonged relieve of severe and intractable pain acute or chronic; opioid adjunct during general anaesthesia; adjunct in acute pulmonary oedema; relief of severe dyspnoea. Clinical selection for Morphine should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Opioid analgesic. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
HIGH-ALERT. Monitor sedation/RR. Start low in elderly/renal/hepatic impairment. Constipation prophylaxis. Dependence/misuse risk. Avoid concurrent sedatives when possible (benzodiazepines — black box risk).
Possible side effects
Nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, anorexia, constipation, cramps, abdominal pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, sweating, facial flushing, arrhythmias, tachycardia, urinary retension or hesitancy, reduced libido, ureteral spasm, bronchospasm, muscle rigidity.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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