Female: Morphine is an extremely potent opioid pain reliever, which has been used since the 1800s. Morphine is a prescription medication which is available as a generic drug and under brand names like Roxanol. Morphine is an opioid pain reliever. When morphine enters the central nervous system, it binds to opioid receptors located on the brain and spinal cord. This relieves discomfort by blocking out the body’s natural response to pain. morphine is commonly prescribed to help relieve moderate to severe discomfort. It is often used to treat both post operative and cancer pain. morphine can be taken orally as a tablet, a capsule or a solution and can also be injected intravenously. Dosages range from 15 to 100 mg. take morphine with water and always swallow the tablets whole as certain preparations are specifically formulated to release the medication over a period of time. Because morphine is highly addictive, it is classified by the FDA as a schedule II drug, which means it is more tightly regulated than most medications.
The most common side effects of morphine are drowsiness, constipation and nausea, but you should ask your doctor for a complete list. Also, be sure to tell your physician immediately if you experience slow breathing, hallucinations, or blue tint to the skin or any other significant changes. Morphine should never be taken in conjunction with alcohol or other drugs that slow the body systems. Ask your doctor for a full list of medications and conditions that should not be combined with morphine.
Morphine is one of the most effective treatments for moderate to severe pain. However, the drug should always be used under the direct care of a physician. Please ask for it and review all the patient information provided by your doctor before taking this medication. However, it should always be used under the direct care of the physician.
Female: The information on this video is intended to supplement not substitute for the prescribing instructions and the expertise of your physician. Always consult your doctor before using this drug.
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