Morphine Flashcards
1
Q
Morphine trade name
A
MS Contin
2
Q
Morphine Class
A
Opioid analgesic
3
Q
Morphine MOA
A
Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS to cause analgesia and euphoria. Vasodilation resulting in decreased preload. Decreased myocardial O2 demand
4
Q
Morphine indications
A
Pain management
Suspected Acute cardiac syndrome
5
Q
Morphine contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
Respiratory depression
6
Q
Morphine side effects
A
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
Sedation
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
7
Q
Morphine onset/duration
A
Onset immediate
Duration 2-7 hours
8
Q
Morphine Dose
A
Adult- 0.1 mg/kg (pain management)
Max 20mg
Pediatric 0.1 mg/kg (pain management)
Max -15 mg
