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Morphine

Uses

  • Analgesia

  • Sedation

  • End of life care

Routes of Administration

  • Intravenous

  • Subcutaneous

Dose

  • Analgesia

    • Adult: IV bolus 1-2mg

    • Paediatric: IV bolus 0.05-0.1mg/kg

  • Sedation (normally used in conjunction with a hypnotic)

    • Adult: 0.1mg/kg/hr (titrated to effect)

Pharmacodynamics

  • Opioid receptor agonist

Side Effects

  • Respiratory depression

  • Hypotension

  • Bradycardia

  • Nausea +/- vomiting

  • Hallucinations

Presentation

  • Clear, colourless solution

  • Ampoules of 10mg in 1ml or 30mg in 1ml

Pharmacokinetics

  • Bioavailability

Miscellaneous Information

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Last updated

5/3/25 JH

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