what do you know about morphine sulph?

Question

a relative of mine is very ill and no pain killer seems to work for him. his doctors gave him morphine sulph sr 10mg*14 to be taken 2 times daily. will it has any adverse effect on him?

okay. he was has been feeling severe pain for over three years. in dec. 2006 he was diagnosed wih paget's disease of the bone. now they are not quite sure what it really is . yesterday was the first time he took it. he is still feeling some pain though.

Answer 1

I can't quite understand what you have written in regards to dosage form. There is an instant release form of morphine sulphate available in a 10mg dosage but the weakest sr (sustained release) dosage is 15mg. Since this dosage is released over 8-12 hours this is a very small dosage for someone in severe pain. A more typical dosage would be 30 or 60mg taken at least twice daily and this is still a relatively low dosage for an oral time released form of morphine. A 15mg sr dose of morphine is no stronger than a 5mg vicodin taken every four to six hours. If the person has never taken narcotics then he might get tired and possibly constipated but if he has severe pain then he probably needs more pain medicine to be comfortable. If he is constipated make sure he takes a stool softener and drinks some prune juice.

You don't say what the illness is or whether he will be taking this medicine long term. People who are truly in severe pain don't become addicted to pain medicine but may eventually become dependent upon it for pain relief. This dependence is no different than a diabetic who needs insulin. If he has cancer I would not be concerned about anything other than whether he was comfortable.

His Drs should be able to tell whether he has Paget's disease from looking at his x-rays. However if now the Drs are not sure he has Paget's then be aware there are many unusual types of arthritis and/or autoimmune diseases that are both painful and difficult to establish a definitive single diagnosis. good luck to your relative.

Answer 2

Morphine (INN) is an highly potent opiate analgesic drug and is the principal active agent in opium and the prototypical opiate. Like other opioids, e.g. Diamorphine (heroin), morphine acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain, and at synapses of the nucleus accumbens in particular. Morphine is highly addictive when compared to other substances, and tolerance and physical and psychological dependences develop very rapidly.
Patients on morphine often report insomnia, visual hallucinations and nightmares.[citation needed]
The word "morphine" is derived from Morpheus, the god of dreams in Greek mythology. He is the son of Hypnos, god of sleep.

For more information visit this site: http://www.drugs.com/morphine.html

Answer 3

the biggest side effects are constipation and respiratory depression (the breathing rate slows to a dangerously low rate)
here are other adverse effects that occur in less than 1% of patients


Hypersensitivity [Pruritus, rash, urticaria, edema, hemorrhagic urticaria (rare), anaphylactoid reaction (rare)], sweating, skeletal muscle flaccidity; cold, clammy skin, hypothermia. CNS: Euphoria, insomnia, disorientation, visual disturbances, dysphoria, paradoxic CNS stimulation (restlessness, tremor, delirium, insomnia), convulsions (infants and children); decreased cough reflex, drowsiness, dizziness, deep sleep, coma, continuous intrathecal infusion may cause granulomas leading to paralysis. Special Senses: Miosis. CV: Bradycardia, palpitations, syncope; flushing of face, neck, and upper thorax; orthostatic hypotension, cardiac arrest. GI: Constipation, anorexia, dry mouth, biliary colic, nausea, vomiting, elevated transaminase levels. Urogenital: Urinary retention or urgency, dysuria, oliguria, reduced libido or potency (prolonged use). Other: Prolonged labor and respiratory depression of newborn. Hematologic: Precipitation of porphyria. Respiratory: Severe respiratory depression (as low as 2–4/min) or arrest; pulmonary edema.

Answer 4

morphine sulphate is an ideal narcotic and a controlled substance for severe pain.
The major thing you need to worry about these drugs is that people may develop tolerance or addiction to the the drug.
Most commone adverse reaction is sedation

Answer 5

ALL THE INFO YOU MAY ASK CAN BE FOUND HERE:
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsDrugs/MorphineSulfatecd.html

Answer 6

That is something he will not know until he takes it. Its not the same for all people. Hope he feel better soon.

Answer 7

I was on the 15mg ms and it is VERY addictive!!!! Within one week i was addicted but it's the best feeling ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got off of it quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

Makes me vomit and loopy.