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Brand Names: Avinza, Kadian, MS Contin
See also: Kapanol, Morphine Sulfate

What is Morphine Extended Release? Morphine Extended Release preparations is a form of morphine that is normally taken once or twice a day depending on the product and patient need. It is used for moderate to severe pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treatment over a long period of time. Read more...Click to read more below


Reasons Taken

32 patients in the community are taking or have taken Morphine Extended Release.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Pain 23 74%
Other 5 16%
Back pain 1 3%
Pain: mid-back (bra-strap area) 1 3%
Aches and pains 1 3%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Morphine Extended Release.

  0 mg none 10 mg day 20 mg day 30 mg day 45 mg day 60 mg day 90 mg day 120 mg day 180 mg day 400 mg day
  6 Number of Patients: 6 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Morphine Extended Release or how long patients were taking Morphine Extended Release before stopping.

Currently taking Morphine Extended Release

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
3
5
8
4

Stopped taking Morphine Extended Release

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
3
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Morphine Extended Release (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 3 60% Did not seem to work: 60%
Personal research 1 20% Personal research: 20%
Doctor's advice 1 20% Doctor's advice: 20%
Side effects too severe 1 20% Side effects too severe: 20%


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