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 Morphine

Morphine is one of the oldest and most potent pain medications. It is most appropriate for patients who suffer from severe pain. Morphine is available in a variety of forms

• Short acting tablets

• Long acting tablets

• Liquid form for oral use

• Intravenous

• Rectal suppository

Morphine has short life span in human body. Once given intravenously, it acts right away and its effect will last for up to four hours. Oral tablets and suppositories work slower and yet have the same 3-4 hour effect. Newer form of long acting Morphine tablets may be effective up to 12 hours. There is no maximum dose for morphine and it can be increased to as much as is needed and as long as the patient tolerates it.

Side effects:

Morphine has some serious side effects. The degree of side effect depends on the amount consumed. Consumption of higher doses of Morphine is associated with more severe side effects:

• Constipation, which can be very severe

• Dryness of the mouth

• Confusion

• Alteration of mental status, Sedation

• Lightheadedness

• Respiratory Depression

• Nausea, Vomiting

• Headache

• Sweating

• Weakness