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Duramorph (Morphine Sulfate Epidural) - Description

 


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DURAMORPH (morphine sulfate injection, USP)
PRESERVATIVE-FREE
CII
Rx only

DESCRIPTION

Morphine is the most important alkaloid of opium and is a phenanthrene derivative. It is available as the sulfate salt, having the following structural formula:

7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-(5α,6α)-morphinan-3,6-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt), pentahydrate

(C17H19NO3)2• H2SO4• 5H2O Molecular Weight is 758.83

Preservative-free DURAMORPH (morphine sulfate injection, USP) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isobaric solution of morphine sulfate, free of antioxidants, preservatives or other potentially neurotoxic additives and is intended for intravenous, epidural or intrathecal administration as a narcotic analgesic. Each milliliter contains morphine sulfate 0.5 mg or 1 mg and sodium chloride 9 mg in Water for Injection. pH range is 2.5‑6.5. Each 10 mL DOSETTE ampul of DURAMORPH is intended for SINGLE USE ONLY. Discard any unused portion. DO NOT HEAT-STERILIZE.

Page last updated: 2005-12-14

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