{"id":18335,"date":"2022-02-15T15:20:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18335"},"modified":"2022-02-16T10:19:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T10:19:07","slug":"morphine-unimedic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/morphine-unimedic\/","title":{"rendered":"Morphine Unimedic &#8211; Morphine hydrochloride trihydrate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1 mg \/ ml solution for injection<br>morphine hydrochloride trihydrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Morphine Unimedic is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Morphine Unimedic contains the active ingredient morphine hydrochloride which has a strong analgesic effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morphine Unimedic is used for severe pain such as pain in cancer and as pain relief after surgery or injuries in external violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morphine hydrochloride trihydrate contained in Morphine Unimedic may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Morphine Unimedic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Morphine Unimedic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not be given Morphine Unimedic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to morphine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>in conditions with large amounts of mucus in the respiratory tract<\/li><li>in conditions with impaired breathability<\/li><li>in&nbsp;acute&nbsp;liver disease<\/li><li>in cases of anxiety (upset) in patients under the influence of alcohol or sleeping pills<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk of addiction when using Morphine Unimedic.\u00a0When treatment is no longer necessary, the\u00a0dose\u00a0may need to be gradually reduced to avoid\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before receiving Morphine Unimedic if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>an addiction to painkillers (&nbsp;opioids&nbsp;)<\/li><li>asthma<\/li><li>head injury<\/li><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;with decreased blood volume<\/li><li>impaired thyroid function<\/li><li>impaired liver or kidney function<\/li><li>inflammatory&nbsp;bowel disease<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the pancreas<\/li><li>bile duct or urinary tract spasms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the treatment of the elderly, a lower&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of Morphine Unimedic is recommended due to an increased risk of impaired respiratory capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As constipation is a common\u00a0side effect, you may need to use laxatives while taking Morphine Unimedic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All children, especially newborns, are at risk of developing respiratory problems with this medicine.&nbsp;The doctor gives morphine with special care to children under one year of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Morphine Unimedic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0This is especially true:<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sedatives and sleeping pills (&nbsp;barbiturates&nbsp;such as methohexital, pentotal, phenobarbital, meprobamate)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of depression (clomipramine, amitriptyline, nortriptyline and monoxidase inhibitors, ie&nbsp;MAO inhibitors&nbsp;such as moclobemide)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(&nbsp;selegiline&nbsp;)<\/li><li>some other painkillers (buprenorphine, nalbufine, pentazocine,&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drugs for the treatment of&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;(rifampicin)<\/li><li>medicines to treat&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;(gabapentin)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morphine Unimedic with alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Morphine Unimedic may cause impaired breathability with concomitant use of even small amounts of alcohol.&nbsp;Concomitant use of Morphine Unimedic and alcohol should therefore be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Men or women of&nbsp;childbearing potential&nbsp;should not receive Morphine Unimedic unless contraceptives are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.\u00a0Morphine Unimedic should not be given during pregnancy unless the doctor decides that the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk to the baby.\u00a0If Morphine Unimedic is used for a long period during pregnancy, the newborn baby may show symptoms of\u00a0abstinence.\u00a0The use of morphine during childbirth can cause breathing problems for the newborn.\u00a0It can also affect the length of labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morphine is excreted in breast milk.\u00a0Morphine Unimedic should not be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects and possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;of Morphine Unimedic greatly affect the ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;Ask your doctor when it is safe to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Morphine Unimedic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine will be given by healthcare professionals with relevant training and experience.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide which&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you take more Morphine Unimedic then you should<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morphine Unimedic will be given to you under the supervision of a healthcare professional.\u00a0If you are concerned that you have received more of this medicine than you should, contact your doctor or nurse.\u00a0Symptoms of overdose include: very small\u00a0pupils, decreased breathing, low\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Circulatory disorders and\u00a0coma\u00a0can occur in severe cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (affects up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drowsiness<\/li><li>small&nbsp;pupils&nbsp;are<\/li><li>nausea, vomiting, constipation<\/li><li>problem with urination<\/li><li>increased&nbsp;release&nbsp;of&nbsp;ADH&nbsp;(a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;)<\/li><li>itching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>lowered mood<\/li><li>impaired respiration,&nbsp;spasm&nbsp;in the airways<\/li><li>spasm&nbsp;in the urinary tract and bile ducts<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>feeling faint when standing up quickly<\/li><li>fast, strong or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>fast heartbeat<\/li><li>high or low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>swollen feet and legs<\/li><li>fainting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency (can not be calculated from the available data):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>feeling of elation<\/li><li>problems with sleep, memory and concentration<\/li><li>cramps<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>hives<\/li><li>muscle contractions<\/li><li>experience or see things that are not real, confusion<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Morphine Unimedic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use immediately after opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store&nbsp;ampoule&nbsp;one in the outer carton.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of by local requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is morphine hydrochloride trihydrate.<br>1 ml&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;contains 1 mg of morphine hydrochloride trihydrate equivalent to 0.76 mg of morphine.<br><br>10 ml&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;contains 10 mg of morphine hydrochloride trihydrate equivalent to 7.6 mg of morphine.<br><\/li><li>The other ingredients are sodium chloride and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>10 ml clear solution in clear\u00a0glass\u00a0ampoules in packs of 10\u00a0ampoules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unimedic AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Storjordenv\u00e4gen 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>864 31 Matfors, Sweden<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 mg \/ ml solution for injectionmorphine hydrochloride trihydrate What Morphine Unimedic is and what it is used for Morphine Unimedic contains the active ingredient morphine hydrochloride which has a strong analgesic effect. 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