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Morphine

What is Morphine?
 
- Morphine is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
 
- Morphine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting formulations are taken as needed for pain.
 
- The extended-release form of morphine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of morphine is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
 
 
Brands of Morphine:
 
- Arymo ER
- Kadian
- Morphabond ER
- MS Contin
- Roxanol
- Laudanum
- Avinza
- Dover's Powder
- Oramorph Morf
 
 
Street Names: 
 
Mister blue
- Morpho
- Dreamer
- God’s drug
 
 
Detection Periods: 
 
 
Urine = 3-4 Days
 
Blood = 12 Hours
 
Saliva = 1-4 Days
 
Hair = Up to 90 Days
 
 
Side Effects:
 
- Slow Breathing
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
 - Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Tired feeling
- Anxiety
- Mild itching
 
 
Availability: Prescription needed​

Pregnancy: Consult a doctor

Alcohol: Avoid. Very serious interactions can occur

Drug class: Pain reliever