Morphine
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Pronunciation
Introduction
Morphine is an opioid analgesic with agonist activity mainly at opioid receptors. Morphine is used for the relief of moderate to severe pain, especially that associated with cancer, myocardial infarction and surgery.
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Morphine Syrup | MORP26 | DD |
| Morphine SR Tab 10mg | MORP04 | DD |
| Morphine SR Tab 30mg | MORP05 | DD |
Mechanism of Action
Pain relief Opioid analgesic
Equivalent doses of opioid analgesics
| Analgesic/Route | Dose |
|---|---|
| Codeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Diamorphine: IM, IV, SC | 3 mg |
| Dihydrocodeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Morphine: PO | 10 mg |
| Morphine: IM, IV, SC | 5 mg |
| Oxycodone: PO | 6.6 mg |
| Tramadol: PO | 100 mg |
