Morphine

Question 1

Morphine Adult Dosage

Morphine Adult Dosage

Answer 1

IV/IO/IM routes: 5 mg

• Dose may be repeated after 10 minutes and titrated to clinical effect to a maximum cumulative dose of 10 mg
• Additional cumulative dosing > 10 mg requires CONTACT BASE.
• Morphine may not be given IN as it is poorly absorbed

Question 2

Morphine Ped (1-12yo) Dosage

Answer 2

IV/IO/IM routes: 0.1 mg/kg. Maximum single dose is 6 mg

• Dose may be repeated after 10 minutes and titrated to clinical effect up to maximum cumulative dose of 0.2 mg/kg or 10 mg.
• Additional cumulative dosing requires CONTACT BASE. Morphine may not be given IN as it is poorly absorbed

Question 3

Morphine Ped (< 1 year) Dosage

Answer 3

• CONTACT BASE