Morphine
$17.29 – $27.67
Description
What is Morphine used for?
What is Morphine used for? Morphine 15mg is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine sulfate 15mg belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. Apotex Fermentation Morphine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of Apotex generic (100 milligrams or more per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of opioid pain medications.
These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids.
Do not use the extended-release form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional (“as needed”) use.
How to use
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using Morphine 15mg and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions about what is Morphine used for? ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take Morphine sulfate 15mg on a regular schedule as directed by your doctor, not as needed for sudden (breakthrough) pain.
- Take Apotex Fermentation Morphine with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 hours or 12 hours.
- Some brands should only be taken every 12 hours. If you have nausea, it may help to take Apotex generic with food.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).
- If nausea persists, see your doctor.
- Swallow the tablets whole.
- Do not break, crush, chew, or dissolve the tablet.
Morphine 15mg dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed, because your risk of side effects may increase. Properly stop the medication when so directed.
Before taking Morphine
Before you start taking Morphine sulfate 15mg, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should stop or change how you use your other opioid medication(s). Other pain relievers (such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen) may also be prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using morphine safely with other drugs.
Suddenly stopping Apotex generic may cause withdrawal, especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have any withdrawal symptoms.
When Apotex Fermentation Morphine is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
Though it helps many people, Morphine 15mg may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Tell your doctor if your pain does not get better or if it gets worse.
Side effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- sweating
- lightheadedness
- dizziness
- drowsiness
Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using Morphine sulfate 15mg for a while. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.
To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool. This effect is harmless because your body has already absorbed the medication.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Apotex Fermentation Morphine because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Apotex generic do not have serious side effects.
Some serious and rare side effects
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), severe stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including fainting, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away.
Warnings & Precautions
- Before taking Morphine 15mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it.
- Before using Morphine sulfate 15mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
- Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Apotex generic, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing.
During pregnancy, Morphine 15mg should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Apotex Fermentation Morphine passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. For more details, read the Medication Guide, or consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include certain pain medications (mixed opioid agonist/antagonists such as pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol), naltrexone.
Additional information
| Strengths | 15 mg, 30 mg |
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