morphine
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Yes
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| tablet | 5mg | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with morphine, with dosing and administration details.
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Adult Dose
5mg
Route
oral
Frequency
3 times a day
Cardiac Failure
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Cardiac Failure
Adult Dose
10mg
Route
IV
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions
Indication
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Adult Dose
0.2 mg
Route
IV
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Chapter 4A: Paediatric HIV Conditions
Indication
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Adult Dose
15mg
Frequency
4 times a day
Duration
2 Months
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions
Indication
Termination Of Pregnancy 108
Adult Dose
5mg
Route
IM
Frequency
once a day
Duration
3 doses
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V