What is morphine?
Morphine is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Morphine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting formulations ares taken as needed for pain. The extended-release form of morphine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of morphine is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Side effects of Morphine
Drowsiness, stomach pain and cramps, dry mouth, headache, nervousness,mood changes,small pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes, difficulty urinating or pain when urinating.
Important Information
You should not take morphine if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus. Morphine can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, , especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.