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MORPHINE SULFATE
CLASS |
Opioid analgesic, (schedule II drug)
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MORPHINE SULFATE
ROUTE |
IV, IO
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MORPHINE SULFATE
Adult dose |
2-4 mg slow IV over 1-5 min q 5-30 min; titrated to effect
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MORPHINE SULFATE
Pediatric dose |
0.1-0.2 mg/kg to a max total dose 15 mg
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MORPHINE SULFATE
DRUG ACTION |
Natural opium alkaloid that acts primarily as an analgesic.
Peripheral vasodilator which helps decrease preload and afterload. Helps decrease myocardial oxygen demand in myocardial infarctions |
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MORPHINE SULFATE
INDICATIONS |
Chest pain associated with ACS unresponsive to nitrates
Pulmonary edema, with or without associated pain Moderate to severe acute or chronic pain |
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MORPHINE SULFATE
PRECAUTIONS |
Pregnancy considerations (crosses the placenta)
Use with caution in the elderly Bradycardia or heart blocks in inferior MI’s – may worsen these rhythms Asthma (causes bronchospasms) KEEP Naloxone (Narcan) CLOSE!!!!!! |
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MORPHINE SULFATE
SIDE EFFECTS |
Hypotension, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Palpitations, Respiratory depression, Euphoria
Causes vomiting in 50% of Pt. |
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MORPHINE SULFATE
CONTRAINDICATION |
Hypersensitivity to narcotics, Hypovolemia, Hypotension (BP<90 systolic), Head Injury, undiagnosed abdominal pain, Increased ICP, Severe respiratory depression
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