The properties of this medication make it extremely useful in emergency care. Morphine sulfate is a schedule II drug. Chlorpromazine may potentiate analgesia. MAOls may cause paradoxical excitation. How Supplied Morphine is supplied in tablets, suppositories, and solution.
Parenteral preparations are available in many strengths.
A common preparation is 10 mg in 1 ml of solution, ampules, and Tubex syringes. Category C. Narcotics rapidly cross the placenta. Safety in neonates has not been established. Use with caution in older adults, those with asthma, and those susceptible to CNS depression. Naloxone should be readily available.