Pharma-Q Morphine 10 and 15 mg Solution for injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 1 May 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Relief of intractable pain not controlled with non-narcotic analgesics.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 5 to 20 mg every 4 hours; adjust for elderly or renal impairment.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use may cause dependence in the fetus; safety not established in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Benzodiazepines
- P2Y12 inhibitors
- Cimetidine
- Rifampicin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to morphine
- Acute respiratory depression
- Acute alcoholism
- Bronchial asthma
- Biliary colic
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Pruritus
- Urinary retention
Counselling Points
- Avoid driving until effects are known
- Monitor for signs of respiratory depression
- Do not use with alcohol or sedatives
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence and tolerance
- Respiratory depression
- Adrenal insufficiency
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