Morpine

Question 1

Drug class of Morpine

Answer 1

Narcotic analgesic

Question 2

Pharmacology of Morpine

Answer 2

Works on the CNS by altering perception to pain.

Question 3

Presentation of Morpine

Answer 3

10mg/1ml, Ampoule.

Question 4

Contraindications of Morpine

Answer 4

Allergies / ADR.

kidney disease

Question 5

Side effects of morphine

Answer 5

Respiratory depression
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Pinpoint pupils
Drowsiness
Nausea

Question 6

Dosage of morphine

Answer 6

Significant pain:
IM:
>70 2.5-5mg, 10 mins, 10mg max dose
<70 5-10 mg, 10 mins, 20mg max
IV:
>70 2.5mg, 5 mins, 10mg max dose
<70 2.5-5mg, 5 mins, 20mg max dose