Morphine Sulfate

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANALGESICS

Morphine Sulfate / Analgesic

DESCRIPTION

• It is a potent analgesic that also causes some vasodilatation. It reduces myocardial oxygen demand.

INDICATIONS

• Chest pain unrelieved by Nitroglycerin, in Pulmonary Edema, sickle cell anemia crisis, and in treatment of pain for burns.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Significant hypotension, COPD, or hypersensitivity to the medication.

PRECAUTIONS

• It may cause respiratory depression. Naloxone should be readily available to counteract

the effects of Morphine Sulfate. DOSAGE

• Refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
• Pediatrics: 0.1 mg/kg, refer to Handtevy System for specific dosages