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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is Morphine

Health Encyclopedia: Morphine Overdose

Definition

Morphine overdose is poisoning from an overdose of morphine.


Poisonous Ingredient

Morphine sulfate


Where Found
  • Morphine
  • M S Contin
  • Roxanol
  • Astramorph

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Morphine Sulfate Recall
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...has announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of morphine sulfate 60 mg extended release... Read more »

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FDA Orders Halt to Production of Unapproved Painkillers – Gives One a Reprieve
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...unapproved painkillers, which included high concentrate morphine sulfate oral solutions, and... Read more »

Health Guide

Managing Pain
...is what you’re after, not a “high.” 3. “Serious drugs” involve getting a prescription; they’re morphine or morphine-like drugs. The physician who administers them should be a specialist in... Read more »
Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms
...beta-blockers, improve oxygen utilization by the heart and decrease the heart's workload. Nitrogylcerin and morphine are used to decrease chest pain and reduce heart strain. If you have an... Read more »
Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
...complications as lung function worsens. Various treatments may be required.Opioids. Opioids, such as morphine, are generally not used for patients with COLD because of a concern that they may... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Treatment
...patients who are likely to need surgery. They can cause nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. Opioids, such as morphine, may have fewer adverse effects, but some doctors avoid them for gallbladder... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Postherpetic Neuralgia
...maprotiline)Anticonvulsants (gabapentin and pregabalin)Lidocaine skin patchesOpioids (oxycodone, methadone, morphine)Topical Substances for Postherpetic NeuralgiaTopical Pain Relievers. Creams,... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to treat moderate to severe long-term pain (usually lasting longer than a... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat moderate to severe long-term pain (usually lasting longer than a... Read more »

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This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe, ongoing pain that requires strong,... Read more »

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...of: antacids containing aluminum or magnesium morphine This product can affect the... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat moderate to severe long-term pain (usually lasting longer than a... Read more »

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Abuse-resistant drug effective against chronic pain
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