Morphine trade name
MS Contin
Morphine Class
Opioid analgesic
Morphine MOA
Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS to cause analgesia and euphoria. Vasodilation resulting in decreased preload. Decreased myocardial O2 demand
Morphine indications
Pain management
Suspected Acute cardiac syndrome
Morphine contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Respiratory depression
Morphine side effects
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
Sedation
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Morphine onset/duration
Onset immediate
Duration 2-7 hours
Morphine Dose
Adult- 0.1 mg/kg (pain management)
Max 20mg
Pediatric 0.1 mg/kg (pain management)
Max -15 mg