Morphine

Morphine Class

Narcotic
Action

CNS depressent, Peripheral vasodilation, decreased sensitivity to pain
Indication

Severe pain
Contraindications

Hypersensitvity, Head injury, volume depletion
Precautions

respiratory depression, Hypotension, nausea
Side effects

dizziness, Altered metal consciousness
dosage

IV- 2-5mg followed by 2mg every few minutes till pain relieve or repiratory depression
Routes

IV/IO/IM
Peds dose

.1-.2mg/kg IV

Author

Jgernns

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Card Set

Morphine

Description

Morphine

Updated

2013-03-25T00:49:17Z

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