Analgesia · Opioid (μ agonist)
Morphine
Dose
2.5–10 mg IV/SC titrated. PO 10–20 mg q4h.
Use
Severe pain, acute MI, palliative, pulmonary oedema.
Monitoring
RR, sedation, BP, pain score. Naloxone for reversal.
Side effects
- • Respiratory depression
- • Constipation
- • Nausea
- • Pruritus
- • Hypotension
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
