HOSPIRA MORPHINE SULFATE INJECTION morphine sulfate pentahydrate 5 mg/1 mL injection ampoule

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

morphine sulfate pentahydrate

Available from:

Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

INN (International Name):

morphine sulfate pentahydrate

Authorization status:

Registered

Patient Information leaflet

HOSPIRA™ MORPHINE SULFATE INJECTION
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CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI) SUMMARY
The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried
about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
WARNING: Important safety information is provided in a boxed warning
in the full CMI. Read before using this medicine.
1.
WHY AM I BEING TREATED WITH HOSPIRA MORPHINE SULFATE INJECTION?
Hospira Morphine Sulfate Injection contains the active ingredient
morphine sulfate pentahydrate. Hospira Morphine Sulfate Injection
is a pain reliever that belongs to a group of medicines called opioid
analgesics. It is most commonly used for short-term relief of
severe pain. It may also be used just before or during an operation to
help the anaesthetic work better.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I being treated with
Hospira Morphine Sulfate Injection? in the full CMI.
2.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW BEFORE TREATMENT WITH HOSPIRA MORPHINE SULFATE
INJECTION?
You should not be given Hospira Morphine Sulfate Injection if you have
ever had an allergic reaction to morphine or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any
other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before
treatment with Hospira Morphine Sulfate Injection? in the full CMI.
3.
WHAT IF I AM TAKING OTHER MEDICINES?
Some medicines may interfere with Hospira Morphine Sulfate Injection
and affect how it works
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other
medicines? in the full CMI.
4.
HOW IS HOSPIRA MORPHINE SULFATE INJECTION GIVEN?
Your doctor will decide what dose of morphine you will receive. This
depends on your condition and other factors, such as your
weight.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How is Hospira Morphine
Sulfate Injection given? in the full CMI.
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WHAT SHOULD I KNOW DURING TREATME

Summary of Product characteristics

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AUSTRALIAN
PRODUCT
INFORMATION
HOSPIRA
™
MORPHINE
SULFATE
INJECTION
(MORPHINE
SULFATE
PENTAHYDRATE)
WARNINGS
_LIMITATIONS OF USE _
Because of the risks associated with the use of opioids, morphine
should only be used
in patients for whom other treatment options, including non-opioid
analgesics, are
ineffective, not tolerated or otherwise inadequate to provide
appropriate management
of pain (see Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions for Use).
HAZARDOUS AND HARMFUL USE
Morphine poses risks of hazardous and harmful use which can lead to
overdose and
death. Assess the patient’s risk of hazardous and harmful use before
prescribing and
monitor the patient regularly during treatment (see Section 4.4.
Special Warnings and
Precautions for Use).
LIFE-THREATENING RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
Serious, life-threatening or fatal respiratory depression may occur
with the use of
morphine. Be aware of situations which increase the risk of
respiratory depression,
modify dosing in patients at risk and monitor patients closely,
especially on initiation
or following a dose increase (see Section 4.4 Special Warnings and
Precautions for
Use).
CONCOMITANT USE OF BENZODIAZEPINES AND OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
(CNS)
DEPRESSANTS, INCLUDING ALCOHOL
Concomitant
use
of
opioids
with
other
opioids
analgesics,
benzodiazepines,
gabapentinoids,
cannabis,
sedatives,
hypnotics,
tricyclic
antidepressants,
antipsychotics, antihistamines, centrally-active anti-emetics, general
anaesthetics,
tranquilisers, beta blockers, or other central nervous system (CNS)
depressants,
including alcohol, may result in profound sedation, respiratory
depression, coma, and
death. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required; and
monitor patients
for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation.
Caution patients not
to drink alcohol while using morphine (see Section 4.4 Special
Warnings and
Precautions for Use).
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NAME OF THE MEDICINE
Morphine sulfate pentahydrate
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