Morphine
Introduction
Name
- Morphine.
Class of drug
- Schedule 2 Opioid analgesic Analgesia: opioid.
- Mu receptor agonist.
Description
Chemical name
- (5-alpha,6-alpha)-7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3,6-diol.
Molecular formula
- C17H19NO3
Physical properties
- Tablets.
- Solution.
Storage requirements
- Store in a locked cabinet Controlled drugs: legal requirements for storage, prescription and supply.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Monteiro E R, Rabello T A, Rangel J P P, Nunes J S Jr, Freire C D, Campagnol D (2019) Effects of 3 morphine doses, in combination with acepromazine, on sedation and some physiological parameters in dogs. Can J Vet Res 83 (3), 235-240 PubMed.
- Nishimura L T, Auckburally A, Santilli J, Vieira B H B, Garcia D O, Honsho C S, de Mattos-Junior E (2018) Effects of dexmedetomidine combined with commonly administered opioids on clinical variables in dogs. Am J Vet Res 79(3), 267-275 PubMed.