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What is Morphine Sulfate IR (MSIR)?

Morphine Sulfate is available in short acting preparations, known as Immediate Release (MSIR) formulations. It is effective rapidly, especially when taken in the liquid formulation. It is often referred to as "rescue" or "breakthrough" doses when used with long-acting preparations

Reasons taken & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Reasons taken # of patients Major Moderate Slight None Can’t tell # of patients evaluated by
Other 1 0
Anxiety 1 0
Pain 1 0

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Dosages

  0.5ml as needed 1.5 20mg/5mL as needed 15mg as needed 20 mg/5 mL daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Morphine Sulfate IR (MSIR)

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

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
0 0%
Usually
0 0%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
0 0%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
0 0%

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Report created on November 23, 2009.