Brand Name
Statex
Common Name
morphine immediate release
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 00632201 | STATEX 10MG SUPPOSITORIES |
| 00594644 | STATEX 10MG TABLET |
| 00647217 | STATEX 10MG/ML SYRUP |
| 00591467 | STATEX 1MG/ML SYRUP |
| 00596965 | STATEX 20MG SUPPOSITORIES |
| 00621935 | STATEX 20MG/ML DROPS |
| 00594636 | STATEX 25MG TABLET |
| 00639389 | STATEX 30MG SUPPOSITORIES |
| 00675962 | STATEX 50MG TABLETS |
| 00705799 | STATEX 50MG/ML DROPS |
| 00632228 | STATEX 5MG SUPPOSITORIES |
| 00594652 | STATEX 5MG TABLET |
| 00591475 | STATEX 5MG/ML SYRUP |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Morphine is used to relieve severe pain when less potent pain relievers
are not effective. It is a member of a family of medications called the
opioids, which decrease pain by working on the central nervous system.
Morphine immediate release works quickly. It will usually relieve pain within
about 30 minutes.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the
ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this
with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to
your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
Doses of morphine vary widely and depend on the circumstances of an individual.
After a certain dose of morphine has been taken for a period of time, the
body often gets used to it and a higher dose of morphine is needed to relieve
the pain. Generally, your doctor will try to find the dose of morphine that
will give you acceptable pain relief without an unacceptable level of side effects.
This helps to reduce the side effects of the medication and allows for the dose
to be adjusted upwards if needed. Always check with your doctor if you feel
your medication isn't working well anymore.
Over time, this medication may produce tolerance and physical dependence as
your body becomes used to the drug. Tolerance occurs when a dose that used to
provide acceptable pain relief is no longer effective, and higher doses are
required to achieve the same level of pain relief. Physical dependence is a
state where the body will go into withdrawal if the medication is stopped suddenly.
If you have been taking morphine on a regular basis for a long period of time,
talk to your doctor before stopping the drug, as withdrawal effects can occur.
Tolerance and physical dependence are not the same as addiction. Addiction is
defined as a psychological need to use the medication for reasons other than
pain relief. Although people may become addicted to this medication, it is most
common for people who have had addictions to other substances in the past.
The liquid form of morphine may be mixed with a glass of fruit juice just before
taking it to improve the taste.
If you are using a suppository, first remove the foil wrapper and moisten the
suppository with cold water. Lie down on your side and use your finger to push
the suppository well up into the rectum. Also, if you find the suppository is
too soft to insert, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold
water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
Store this medication away from heat, light, and moisture.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as
body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor
has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change
the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor. It
is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms
as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor
has not prescribed it.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Oral Drops
20 mg/mL
Each 1 mL of clear unflavoured and colourless liquid contains 20 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: dextrose, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium cyclamate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, and purified water.
50 mg/mL
Each 1 mL of clear unflavoured and colourless liquid contains 50 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: dextrose, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium cyclamate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, and purified water.
Oral Syrup
1 mg/mL
Each mL of clear, colourless, liquid contains 1 mg of morphine sulfate. It is available in unflavoured and orange flavoured syrup. Nonmedicinal ingredients: dextrose, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium cyclamate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, and purified water.
5 mg/mL
Each mL of clear, colourless, liquid contains 5 mg of morphine sulfate. It is available in unflavoured and orange flavoured syrup. Nonmedicinal ingredients: dextrose, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium cyclamate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, and purified water.
10 mg/mL
Each mL of clear, colourless, unflavoured liquid contains 10 mg morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: dextrose, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium cyclamate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, and purified water.
Suppositories
5 mg
Each white, cone-shaped suppository contains 5 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredient: microcrystalline wax.
10 mg
Each white, cone-shaped suppository contains 10 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredient: microcrystalline wax.
20 mg
Each white, cone-shaped suppository contains 20 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredient: microcrystalline wax.
30 mg
Each white, cone-shaped suppository contains 30 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredient: microcrystalline wax.
Oral tablets
5 mg
Each round, green, bevelled-edged tablet, scored on one side and marked with "PMS" on one side, contains 5 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, cellulose, D&C yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, FD&C blue No. 1 lake.
10 mg
Each round, blue, bevelled-edged tablet, scored on one side and marked with "PMS" on one side, contains 10 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate cellulose, FD&C blue No. 1 lake.
25 mg
Each round, pink, bevelled-edged tablet, scored on one side and marked with "PMS" on one side, contains 25 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, cellulose, FD&C red No. 3.
50 mg
Each round, orange, bevelled-edged tablet, scored on one side and marked with "PMS" on one side, contains 50 mg of morphine sulfate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, cellulose, D&C Yellow No. 10 aluminum lak, FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake, FD&C red No. 3 lake.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Morphine should not be taken by people with the following conditions:
- a known sensitivity or allergy to morphine or related medications (such
as codeine)
- acute respiratory distress (such as an asthma attack)
- severe central nervous system depression (sedation)
- head injuries, brain tumours, or increased pressure in the head or spinal
cord
- acute alcohol intoxication or delirium tremens
- seizure disorders (such as epilepsy)
- heart failure due to chronic lung disease
- abnormal heart rhythms
- recent biliary tract (gallbladder, liver, and others) surgery
- possible abdominal problems requiring emergency surgery
- people who have been taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., tranylcypromine, phenelzine)
in the past 14 days
Be sure to tell all health professionals involved in your care of any medical
conditions you have before taking this medication.
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