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* It may cause respiratory depression. [[ | * It may cause respiratory depression. [[Naloxone|Naloxone]] should be readily available to counteract | ||
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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