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Oramorph SR (Morphine Sulfate) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

NOTE: THE SUSTAINED RELEASE OF MORPHINE FROM ORAMORPH SR SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OF OCCURRING ADVERSE REACTIONS.

Adverse reactions caused by morphine are essentially those observed with other opioid analgesics. They include the following major hazards: respiratory depression, and less frequently, circulatory depression, apnea, shock and cardiac arrest secondary to respiratory and/or circulatory depression.

Most Frequently Observed Reactions:

Constipation, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, dysphoria, euphoria, and sweating. Some of these effects seem to be more prominent in ambulatory patients and in those not experiencing severe pain. Some adverse reactions in ambulatory patients may be alleviated if the patient is in a supine position.

Less Frequently Observed Reactions:

Body as a Whole: Edema, antidiuretic effect, chills, muscle tremor, muscle rigidity.

Cardiovascular: Flushing of the face, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, faintness, syncope, hypotension, hypertension.

Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, biliary tract spasm, laryngospasm, anorexia, diarrhea, cramps, taste alterations.

Genitourinary: Urine retention or hesitance, reduced libido and/or potency.

Nervous System: Weakness, headache, agitation, tremor, uncoordinated muscle movements, seizure, paresthesia, alterations of mood (nervousness, apprehension, depression, floating feelings), dreams, transient hallucination and disorientation, visual disturbances, insomnia, increased intracranial pressure.

Skin: Pruritus, urticaria and other skin rashes.

Special Senses: Blurred vision, nystagmus, diplopia, miosis.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED ORAMORPH SR SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Oramorph SR. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Oramorph SR side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Netherlands on 2011-10-10

Patient: 70 year old female

Reactions: Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Pyrexia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Oramorph SR

Other drugs received by patient: Corticosteroids



Possible Oramorph SR side effects / adverse reactions in 65 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2011-11-17

Patient: 65 year old male weighing 51.0 kg (112.2 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Oramorph SR
    Dosage: 10 mg, 3x/day

Oramorph SR
    Dosage: 15 mg, 3x/day

Naloxone/oxycodone
    Dosage: 5 mg, 3x/day

Lyrica
    Dosage: 150 mg, 2x/day
    Indication: Abdominal Pain
    Start date: 2008-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: 300 mg, 2x/day

Fentanyl-100
    Dosage: 25ug, once every 3 days

Acetaminophen
    Dosage: 1 g, 3x/day

Tramadol HCL
    Dosage: 100 mg, 3x/day



Possible Oramorph SR side effects / adverse reactions in 65 year old male

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2011-11-18

Patient: 65 year old male weighing 51.0 kg (112.2 pounds)

Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Cardio-Respiratory Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Oramorph SR

Fentanyl-100
    Dosage: patch changed every 3 days

Oramorph SR

Acetaminophen

Lyrica
    Indication: Abdominal Pain
    Start date: 2008-01-01

Lyrica

Tramadol HCL

Naloxone HCL



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2007-05-24

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