Morphine: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Morphine

INFORMATION ABOUT MORPHINE

Morphine Uses

Morphine is used for moderate to severe pain.

How Morphine works

Morphine is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Common side effects of Morphine

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Dizziness, Sleepiness, Vomiting, Nausea, Constipation, Sweating, Fatigue, Sedation, Drowsiness, Dysphoria (state of generalized dissatisfaction with life), Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness), Itching

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30 Sep 2024 | 10:41 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Morphine

Morcontin

₹31 to ₹57

Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd

2 variant(s)

MORcon

₹24 to ₹24

Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd

West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd

1 variant(s)

Morphitroy

₹46 to ₹46

Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Expert advice for Morphine

Use Morphine as instructed by your doctor. Never take in greater amounts or more often than prescribed.
It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Morphine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Store opioid pain relievers in a safe place and out of reach of others.

Frequently asked questions for Morphine

Q. Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Morphine?

Morphine may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. Do not drive or work with tools or machinery if your alertness is affected. It is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.