DURAMOR 10MG TABLET

Morphine is a narcotic drug that is prescribed for instant pain relief. It is generally used as a pre-anaesthetic medication to reduce acute and chronic pain during surgery, labour and other pain intensive disease/procedures. It works by directly affecting the Central Nervous System.

DURAMOR 10MG TABLET is an opiate type naturally found substance in the bodies of several plants and animals. It helps to relieve both acute and chronic pain. Also, it is used as preanesthetic medication.

The medication is available in both oral (pill) and injected directly into the vein (injection) form. However, it is a controlled substance which means its consumption needs to be done under strict supervision. This is because it can be a habit-forming medication that can cause addiction.

It can also help to reduce immense pain and discomfort due to myocardial infarction and even intolerable aches of cancer. This medication is also helpful in relieving dyspnea of acute left ventricular failure and pulmonary edema.

DURAMOR 10MG TABLET must be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding as the drug is known to be excreted in human milk. DURAMOR 10MG TABLET can be injected directly into the vein (intravenous), or taken orally in the form of a tablet of solution.

DURAMOR 10MG TABLET also belongs to a class of drugs called narcotics, and the intake of morphine on a regular basis turns into an addiction. This leads to drug abuse which may cause immense health complications, and eventually death. You should also abstain from alcohol totally to avoid any kind of fatal complications.

Side effects of morphine include both physical and mental discomforts. These include vomiting, persistent nausea, dry mouth, irregular menstrual periods, decreased sexual urge, dizziness, depression and substance abuse and dependence.

Do not use morphine in case of head injury, tumour, seizures, asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gallbladder disease, kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders. Also if you have a family history of substance abuse, constipation, diarrhoea, pancreatitis, enlarged prostate it is advised to avoid the use of morphine.

The medication is primarily used for the following conditions:

• Pain Relief

• Preanesthetic

• Hypersensitivity

• Increased Intracranial Pressure

• Respiratory Depression

Possible side effects of this tablet are as follows:

• Palpitations

• Hypotension

• Bradycardia

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Weakness

• Restlessness

• Headache

• Confusion

• Anorexia

• Decreased Urination

• Trembling

• Shortness Of Breath

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medicine may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine will be initiated within 30 - 60 minute after its administration.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine will remain active and produce its action for about 4 - 7 hours depending on the route of its administration.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as DURAMOR 10MG TABLET , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Morcontin 10Mg Tablet

  Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Morphitroy 10Mg Tablet

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Morphine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication affects the central nervous system directly and by blocking the pain signals to the brain reduces the pain felt.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Patient must avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol as this may causes additive CNS effects. One must watch for sedation effect after its consumption.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Increased toxicity: CNS depressants, tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate the effects of morphine and other opiate agonists; dextroamphetamine may enhance the analgesic effect of morphine and other opiate agonists.

• Interaction with Food

  Sugar and sugar incorporated food items must be avoided. As glucose may cause hyperglycemia. Monitor blood glucose concentration regularly.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Use with caution in patients with impaired respiratory function or severe hepatic dysfunction and in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to other phenanthrene derivative opioid agonists (codeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, levorphanol, oxycodone, oxymorphone).
  • DURAMOR 10MG TABLET shares the toxic potential of opiate agonists and usual precautions of opiate agonist therapy should be observed.
  • DURAMOR 10MG TABLET may cause hypotension in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Tolerance or drug dependence may result from extended use.