MORPHINETRANSCRIPT (page 1 of 3)If you have moderate to severe pain, you may be prescribed Morphine. Morphine is ahigh alert medication, which means if you do not take it exactly as prescribed it maycause illness or injury.To understand how Morphine works, let’s look at how pain affects your body.Thousands of tiny nerve cells in your body sense many feelings; cold, heat, pressure,and pain. When your body is injured, the tiny nerve cells send a message to your brainthat says: I’m in pain here!Morphine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.Morphine comes as either a pill or liquid and is available in different types of doses.You may be prescribed a short-acting dose for pain that comes and goes. Or you maybe prescribed an extended release dose for pain that is there all the time. In somecases, your doctor may recommend a combination of short-acting and extendedrelease doses. Make sure you understand exactly what you are taking and how youare supposed to take it to avoid injury.Morphine is a powerful medication. Some people should not take it. Do not takeMorphine if you have asthma, trouble breathing or other lung problems.Do not take Morphine if you have a blockage in your stomach or intestines.If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or are breastfeeding, tell your healthcareprovider.Before taking Morphine, tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of:breathing problems; head injury; seizures; liver, kidney or thyroid problems; orpancreas or gallbladder problems.20% gradient meshMorphine can be highly addictive. If you have a history of abuse of: street drugs,prescription medications, or alcohol, tell your healthcare provider. There may be adifferent medication available for you.healthclipshealthclipsSome side effects of Morphine include: constipation, nausea or vomiting, headache,dizziness, tired feeling, anxiety, or mild itching.healthclips(Continued on next page)healthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10013_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient meshMORPHINETRANSCRIPT (page 2 of 3)If you do notice any of these side effects, contact your healthcare provider about howto manage them.Be aware that you are at an increased risk of falling while taking Morphine. Get upfrom a sitting or lying position slowly.Do not drive or operate heavy machinery, including your car, until you know howMorphine affects you.Do not drink alcohol while taking Morphine. Drinking alcohol while taking Morphinecan cause serious side effects leading to death.If you have an allergic reaction like: trouble breathing, hives, or swelling of your faceor throat, call 911.If you have: a slow heart rate, weak or shallow breathing, chest pain, fast or poundingheartbeats, or feel like you may pass out, call 911 and get help right away.This is not a complete list of side effects. Make sure you discuss all possible sideeffects with your healthcare provider.Take Morphine exactly as prescribed. Do not change your dose or take it for longerthan prescribed.Take Morphine with food, or at least a glass of milk, to avoid upset stomach.If you are taking Morphine Extended Release, always swallow the pill whole withplenty of water. Do not cut, break, chew, crush, or dissolve this medication.Do not inject any type of Morphine. This can cause death.20% gradient meshIf you have been prescribed liquid Morphine, use a dose measuring spoon or medicinecup to make sure you get the correct amount. Do not use a regular kitchen spoon.healthclipsExtended release Morphine should be taken at the same time every day. If you miss ahealthclipsdose, take your Morphine as soon as you remember.Do not double dose to make up for a missed dose. Return to your normal medicationhealthclipsschedule as soon as possible.healthclips(Continued on next page)4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10013_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient meshMORPHINETRANSCRIPT (page 3 of 3)Short-acting Morphine is taken as needed.If you think you have taken too much Morphine, call 911. An overdose of Morphine cancause serious breathing problems that can lead to death.Store Morphine away from moisture and direct sunlight. Your bathroom medicinecabinet is not the best place because of moisture. Do not leave your medication whereit can get too hot or too cold. Always store your medication out of sight and out ofreach of children to prevent accidents.Because Morphine is a narcotic that can cause dependency, it can be a very desirabledrug to addicts. Lock this medication up to prevent stealing and abuse.When you are done taking Morphine crush all of your remaining pills and mix themwith undesirable trash like kitty litter or coffee grounds. Do not sell or give yourMorphine to anyone else. It is against the law and can seriously harm anyone elsetaking it. Contact your local police station for more information on proper disposaldirections.Morphine can help you relieve your pain. But it is a powerful medication that shouldonly be taken exactly as prescribed. If you have any questions about Morphine, askyour healthcare provider and pharmacist for more information.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_md_10013_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
