This formulation is not recommended for use in children under 12 years.
Therefore the dose should be gradually reduced prior to discontinuation. Withdrawal (abstinence) syndrome may be precipitated if opioid administration is suddenly discontinued (See Section 4.4). Daily doses will not usually exceed 100 mg per day in adults and adolescents over 12 years, however, in cancer patients chronic administration of higher doses up to 4 g per day may occasionally be required. In general, the minimum effective dose should be administered.įor intravenous administration it is important to inject morphine slowly over a period of 4 to 5 minutes with the patient in the recumbent position.įor continuous intravenous infusion of morphine, appropriate starting doses are 1-2 mg per hour in adults and adolescents over 12 years. However, if there has been prolonged coma and shock (damage to multiple internal organs), a more serious outcome is possible.Individuals might require considerably higher doses for sufficient relief of pain. If the proper narcotic antagonist (drug to counteract the effects of narcotics) can be given, recovery from an acute overdose occurs within 24 to 48 hours. How well the person does depends on the severity of the overdose and how quickly treatment is received. Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage), if unable to swallow medications.Medicines to treat symptoms, including naloxone, an antidote to reverse the effect of the poison many doses may be needed.ECG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing).CT (computerized axial tomography, or advanced imaging) scan of the head.Airway support, including oxygen, breathing tube through the mouth (intubation), and breathing machine (ventilator).The health care provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. For a POISON EMERGENCY call:1-80ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATESThis national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning.
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