Morphine 10 Mg Unimed, Morphine 15 Mg Unimed 10 mg, 20 mg Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 June 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Severe pain relief, especially in neoplastic disease, myocardial infarction, and surgery.
Dosage (summary)
5 to 20 mg every 4 hours; reduce for elderly or debilitated patients.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 10-30 mins, Duration: 4-5 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Debilitated patients
- Newborns
- Premature infants
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established; may cause dependence in fetus and respiratory depression in newborn.
Key Drug Interactions
- Benzodiazepines
- Alcohol
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- P2Y12 inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Respiratory depression
- Acute alcoholism
- Bronchial asthma
- Biliary colic
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Pruritus
- Urinary retention
Counselling Points
- Avoid driving or operating machinery
- Monitor for signs of respiratory depression
- Do not use with alcohol or sedatives
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence
- Respiratory depression
- Caution in patients with decreased respiratory reserve
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