Morphine sulfate is a type of opiate narcotic used in many prescription pain relievers. This eMedTV page features an overview of this drug, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and what to tell your doctor before taking it.
Some of the common side effects of morphine sulfate include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several side effects of this drug, including a list of serious side effects that require prompt medical care.
As this eMedTV page explains, morphine sulfate is mainly used for treating short-term and long-term pain in adults. However, there are off-label morphine sulfate uses, such as treating pain in children, relieving shortness of breath, or hastening death.
Your morphine sulfate dosage will be based on several factors, such as the severity of your pain. This eMedTV Web segment describes the other factors that may affect your dose, and offers tips on when and how to take this medication.
To avoid serious problems, it is important to be aware of possible drug interactions with morphine sulfate. This eMedTV resource provides a list of medications that may negatively interact with the drug and describes the problems that may occur.
People with Addison's disease, BPH, or asthma may not be able to take morphine sulfate. This eMedTV Web segment contains additional precautions and warnings with morphine sulfate to be aware of before beginning treatment with the medication.
Morphine sulfate is available in a variety of different forms. This eMedTV page addresses the question, "How is morphine sulfate supplied?" This page offers a list of the various forms of the drug and the different strengths that are available.
