Morphine Uses WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Morphine Uses
Morphine is most commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain associated with myocardial infarction, trauma, sickle-cell disease, surgical procedures, back pain, kidney stones, and certain cancers. It may also be used to treat severe coughing, dyspnea, and chronic diarrhea in patients with AIDS.1 Morphine is sold under several brand names such as Roxanol, Avinza, and Oramorph SR.2
Fast Facts:
- Morphine was first marketed in 1817.1
- Some common side effects associated with the use of morphine include constipation, insomnia, and dizziness.2
- Morphine is available as a controlled release tablet, sustained release tablet, and injection forms.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Morphine Uses
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Morphine
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Morphine Sulfate Use
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Uses for Morphine, Morphine Use, Morphine Indications, Morphine Usage, Why is Morphine Prescribed
- Last update: Sep. 4, 2009
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