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Brand Names: Avinza, Kadian, Kapanol, MS Contin
Generic Name: Morphine Extended Release
See also: 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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Pain 30 63%
Other 10 21%
Back pain 1 2%
Pain: mid-back (bra-strap area) 1 2%
Aches and pains 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Morphine Extended Release.

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  0 mg none 10 mg day 15 mg day 20 mg day 30 mg day 40 mg day 45 mg day 60 mg day 80 mg day 90 mg day 120 mg day 180 mg day 400 mg day
  7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 6 Number of Patients: 6 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 4 Number of Patients: 4 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
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3
1
6
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8

Stopped taking Morphine Extended Release

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
3
2
2
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Morphine Extended Release (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 5 56% Did not seem to work: 56%
Side effects too severe 3 33% Side effects too severe: 33%
Personal research 1 11% Personal research: 11%
Doctor's advice 1 11% Doctor's advice: 11%
Course of treatment ended 1 11% Course of treatment ended: 11%


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