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Kadian (Morphine Sulfate) - Summary

 
 



BOXED WARNING

KADIAN ® contains morphine sulfate, an opioid agonist and a Schedule II controlled substance, with an abuse liability similar to other opioid analgesics. KADIAN ® can be abused in a manner similar to other opioid agonists, legal or illicit. This should be considered when prescribing or dispensing KADIAN ® in situations where the physician or pharmacist is concerned about an increased risk of misuse, abuse or diversion.

KADIAN ® capsules are an extended-release oral formulation of morphine sulfate indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time.

KADIAN® Capsules are NOT for use as a prn analgesic.

KADIAN ® 100 mg and 200 mg Capsules ARE FOR USE IN OPIOID-TOLERANT PATIENTS ONLY.  Ingestion of these capsules or of the pellets within the capsules may cause fatal respiratory depression when administered to patients not already tolerant to high doses of opioids.  KADIAN ® CAPSULES ARE TO BE SWALLOWED WHOLE OR THE CONTENTS OF THE CAPSULES SPRINKLED ON APPLE SAUCE.  THE PELLETS IN THE CAPSULES ARE NOT TO BE CHEWED, CRUSHED, OR DISSOLVED DUE TO THE RISK OF RAPID RELEASE AND ABSORPTION OF A POTENTIALLY FATAL DOSE OF MORPHINE.

 

KADIAN SUMMARY

KADIAN® (morphine sulfate) capsules are an opioid analgesic supplied in 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg strengths for oral administration.

KADIAN® Capsules are an extended-release oral formulation of morphine sulfate indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).

KADIAN ® Capsules are NOT intended for use as a prn analgesic.

KADIAN® is not indicated for pain in the immediate postoperative period (the first 12-24 hours following surgery), or if the pain is mild or not expected to persist for an extended period of time. KADIAN® is only indicated for postoperative use if the patient is already receiving the drug prior to surgery or if the postoperative pain is expected to be moderate to severe and persist for an extended period of time. Physicians should individualize treatment, moving from parenteral to oral analgesics as appropriate. (See American Pain Society guidelines.)


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Kadian (Morphine)

The Opioid Crisis and Need for Compassion in Pain Management
Source: Medscape Anesthesiology Headlines [2017.09.28]
In this commentary, the author expresses concern that the response to the public health crisis of opioid addiction is creating a growing crisis of inadequate pain management.
American Journal of Public Health

CVS to Restrict Opioid Painkiller Prescription Amounts
Source: MedicineNet Drug Abuse Specialty [2017.09.25]
Title: CVS to Restrict Opioid Painkiller Prescription Amounts
Category: Health News
Created: 9/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2017 12:00:00 AM

Stomach Pain Quiz: Nausea & Other Causes
Source: MedicineNet Anal Fissure Specialty [2017.09.19]
Title: Stomach Pain Quiz: Nausea & Other Causes
Category: MedicineNet Quiz
Created: 1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2017 5:59:56 PM

Back Pain Quiz: Test Your Back Pain IQ
Source: MedicineNet Ankylosing Spondylitis Specialty [2017.09.19]
Title: Back Pain Quiz: Test Your Back Pain IQ
Category: MedicineNet Quiz
Created: 6/16/2011 3:41:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2017 6:39:04 PM

Pain Quiz: Test Your IQ of Pain
Source: MedicineNet Constipation Specialty [2017.09.19]
Title: Pain Quiz: Test Your IQ of Pain
Category: MedicineNet Quiz
Created: 7/14/2011 3:53:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2017 6:41:41 PM

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Published Studies Related to Kadian (Morphine)

Influence of Morphine on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Ticagrelor in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (IMPRESSION): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. [2015]
BACKGROUND: Ticagrelor is an oral platelet P2Y12 receptor antagonist which is recommended for patients suffering from myocardial infarction, both with and without persistent ST segment elevation... DISCUSSION: This study is expected to provide essential evidence-based data on the impact of morphine on the absorption of ticagrelor in patients with myocardial infarction as well as to shed some light on the suspected connection between morphine use and antiplatelet activity of ticagrelor in the same group of patients.

Efficacy and safety of sublingual fentanyl orally disintegrating tablet at doses determined from oral morphine rescue doses in the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain. [2015]
evaluate the efficacy and safety of sublingual fentanyl tablet... CONCLUSIONS: Patients treated with strong opioid analgesics at fixed intervals

Evaluation of a single-dose, extended-release epidural morphine formulation for pain control after lumbar spine surgery. [2014]
DepoDur, an extended-release epidural morphine, has been used effectively for postoperative pain control following many orthopaedic and general surgery procedures and has provided prolonged analgesia when compared with Duramorph. The goal of this article was to compare the safety and analgesic efficacy of DepoDur versus Duramorph after lumbar spine surgery...

Morphine decreases clopidogrel concentrations and effects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. [2014]
effects on platelets... CONCLUSIONS: Morphine delays clopidogrel absorption, decreases plasma levels of

Transversus abdominis plane block versus perioperative intravenous lidocaine versus patient-controlled intravenous morphine for postoperative pain control after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: study protocol for a prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial. [2014]
BACKGROUND: Despite the laparoscopic approach becoming the standard in colorectal surgery, postoperative pain management for minimally invasive surgery is still mainly based on strategies that have been established for open surgical procedures... DISCUSSION: Recognizing the importance of a multimodal approach for perioperative pain management, we aim to investigate whether a transversus abdominis plane block delivers superior pain control in comparison to perioperative intravenous lidocaine and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with morphine alone.

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Clinical Trials Related to Kadian (Morphine)

Comparison of KADIAN 100 mg When Dosed With Alcohol Under Fasting and Fed Conditions Compared to Water [Completed]
The objective of this study was to compare the single-dose relative bioavailability of Alpharma Branded Products Division Inc. (KADIAN) 100 mg morphine sulfate extended-release capsules when dosed with alcohol under fasting and fed conditions compared to water. In addition, the pharmacokinetics of an immediate release solution following a 20 mg dose was assessed for informational purposes and for possible modeling.

Comparison of One Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release 200mg Capsule With Two 100 mg KADIAN Capsules Under Fed Conditions [Completed]
The objective of this single-dose, open-label, randomized, two-period crossover study was to compare the rate of absorption and oral bioavailability of a test formulation of morphine sulfate 200 mg sustained-release capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Division Inc. to an equivalent oral dose of the commercially available reference product, KADIAN 2 x 100 mg capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Division Inc. when administered under fed conditions.

Comparison of One Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release 200mg Capsule With Two 100 mg KADIAN Capsules Under Fasting Conditions [Completed]
The objective of this single-dose, open-label, randomized, two-period crossover study was to compare the rate of absorption and oral bioavailability of a test formulation of morphine sulfate 200 mg sustained-release capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Division Inc. to an equivalent oral dose of the commercially available reference product, KADIAN 2 x 100 mg capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Division Inc. when administered after a 10-hour overnight fast.

Comparison of One Morphine Sulfate Sustained-Release 200 mg Capsule With Two 100 mg KADIAN Capsules on Applesauce [Completed]
The objective of this single-dose, open-label, randomized, two-period crossover study was to compare the rate of absorption and oral bioavailability of a test formulation of morphine sulfate 200 mg sustained-release capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Division Inc. to an equivalent oral dose of the commercially available reference product, KADIAN 2 x 100 mg capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Division Inc. when administered as a sprinkle on applesauce after a 10-hour overnight fast.

Comparison of Two KADIAN 10 mg Capsules to a KADIAN 20 mg Capsule Under Fasted Conditions [Completed]
The objective of this single-dose, open-label, randomized, two-treatment, two-period crossover study was to compare the relative bioavailability of a test formulation of KADIAN (2 x 10 mg) capsules manufactured by Alpharma Inc. to an equivalent oral dose of the commercially available reference product, KADIAN (1 x 20 mg)capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Inc. following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours.

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Reports of Suspected Kadian (Morphine) Side Effects

Toxicity TO Various Agents (43)Unresponsive TO Stimuli (40)Completed Suicide (14)Hypotension (14)Pulmonary Oedema (11)Accidental Death (10)Intentional Drug Misuse (10)Drug Abuse (8)Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (8)Brain Oedema (8)more >>


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