Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Opioid (narcotic) analgesic
Forms:
Morphine oral (tablets, extended release tablets, extended release capsules, oral solution), suppositories, and parenteral morphine for injection
Administration:
Morphine oral is taken by mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Moderate to severe pain
Controlled Status:
Schedule II controlled substance
Morphine Drug Class
Morphine (mor-feen) is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever).
Morphine Age Range
Morphine is approved to treat pain in adults and children. MS Contin, Kadian, Arymo ER, and Morphabond are the extended-release forms of the drug, and they are used only in adults. Accidental ingestion of morphine by children can result in a fatal overdose.
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