Question 1

What is Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous) used for?

Accepted Answer

Pain
Chronic Pain
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Question 2

What is the most important information I should know about Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous)?

Accepted Answer

You should not use morphine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

severe asthma or breathing problems;
if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine; or
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus).

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

breathing problems, sleep apnea (breathing that stops during sleep);
a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures;
a drug or alcohol addiction, or mental illness;
urination problems;
problems with your bile duct, pancreas, or adrenal gland; or
kidney or liver disease.

If you use morphine during pregnancy, your baby could be born with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Ask a doctor before using an opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby. Morphine may affect fertility in men or women when used for an extended period of time. Ask your doctor about your individual risk.

Question 3

Can I take Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

If you use morphine during pregnancy, your baby could be born with life-threatening withdrawal symptoms, and may need medical treatment for several weeks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Ask a doctor before using an opioid medicine if you are breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you notice severe drowsiness or slow breathing in the nursing baby.

Question 4

How to take Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous)?

Accepted Answer

Use Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use morphine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if you feel an increased urge to use more of this medicine. Never share opioid medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug addiction. MISUSE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may have withdrawal symptoms if you stop using morphine suddenly. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the auto-injector in its original container until you are ready to use it. Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly. Do not keep leftover medicine. Just one dose can cause death in someone using it accidentally or improperly. Ask your pharmacist about a drug take-back program, or flush the unused medicine down the toilet.

Question 5

What happens if I overdose on Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous)?

Accepted Answer

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous) call your doctor or the Poison Control center '800-222-1222','(800) 222-1222','Poison Control' If someone collapses or isn't breathing after taking Diclofenac (Voltaren), call 911

Question 6

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous)?

Accepted Answer

Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects or death could occur. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.

Question 7

What are the side effects of Morphine (Injection)(Injectable,Intravenous)?

Accepted Answer

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Opioid medicine can slow or stop your breathing, and death may occur. A person caring for you should give naloxone and/or seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up. Call your doctor at once if you have:

slow heart rate, sighing, shallow breathing, breathing that stops;
extreme drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out;
flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
a seizure;
opioid induced severe pain;
low levels sex hormones (androgens);
low blood sugar--headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery;
high levels of serotonin in the body--agitation, hallucinations, fever, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, diarrhea; or
low cortisol levels-- nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, worsening tiredness or weakness.

Serious breathing problems may be more likely in older adults and people who are debilitated or have wasting syndrome or chronic breathing disorders. Common side effects may include:

breathing problems;
drowsiness, dizziness;
constipation, nausea, vomiting;
sweating; or
numbness, tingling, or cold feeling in your hands and feet.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.