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Morphine (Morphine Sulfate) - Summary

 

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MORPHINE SUMMARY

Each extended-release tablet, for oral administration contains 100 mg of morphine sulfate USP. Morphine sulfate is an opioid analgesic.

Morphine sulfate extended-release tablets are a controlled release oral morphine formulation indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain. They are intended for use in patients who require repeated dosing with potent opioid analgesics over periods of more than a few days.

MORPHINE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Morphine

Response to Morphine for Pain After C-Section Mediated by Genes
Source: MedPage Today OB/GYN [2008.08.22]

Opioid Painkillers Sometimes Make Pain Worse, According To Evidence Review
Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today [2008.08.25]

Nearly Half Of US Adults Will Develop Painful Knee Osteoarthritis By Age 85: Study
Source: Arthritis / Rheumatology News From Medical News Today [2008.09.03]

1,500 Professionals From The Biotechnology Sector Will Participate In Biospain 2008
Source: Conferences News From Medical News Today [2008.09.02]

Diamyd Medical: Diamyd Medical's NTDDS Technology Effective Against Diabetes Pain
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today [2008.09.02]

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Published Studies Related to Morphine

Morphine versus mexiletine for treatment of postamputation pain: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. [2008.08]

Preoperative gabapentin prevents intrathecal morphine-induced pruritus after orthopedic surgery. [2008.06]

Postoperative ketamine administration decreases morphine consumption in major abdominal surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study. [2008.06]

Ketamine does not reduce postoperative morphine consumption after tonsillectomy in children. [2008.06]

Elevated morphine concentrations in neonates treated with morphine and prolonged hypothermia for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. [2008.04]

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Clinical Trials Related to Morphine

Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Morphine for Pain After Third Molar Extraction [Completed]

Intrathecal Morphine in Knee Arthroplasty [Completed]

Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Morphine for Pain After Bunion Surgery [Completed]

INFUSE Morphine Study [Completed]

Problems With Morphine Use in Patients With a Severe Brain Injury [Active, not recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-09-03

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