Morphine Sulfate Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Morphine Sulfate Injection
| Generic name | Morphine sulfate (morphine sulfate pentahydrate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid agonist analgesic |
| Forms | Solution for injection, Injection, solution, concentrate (for use after dilution), Preservative-free injection for intrathecal or epidural infusion |
Morphine Sulfate Injection is a strong opioid pain medicine given as an injection. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that other, non-opioid pain relievers cannot control. Depending on the product, it may be given into a vein, muscle, under the skin, or into the space around the spine.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.