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Brand Names: Avinza, Kadian, Kapanol, MS Contin, Oramorph SR
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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Pain 28 77%
Other 5 13%
Pain: mid-back (bra-strap area) 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Morphine Extended Release.

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  15 mg As needed 20 mg As needed 30 mg All the time (24/7) 60 mg As needed 10 mg Daily 15 mg Daily 20 mg Daily 30 mg Daily 40 mg Daily 45 mg Daily 60 mg Daily 80 mg Daily 90 mg Daily 120 mg Daily 180 mg Daily 400 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 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
1
2
0
7
1
6

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
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 4 57% Did not seem to work: 57%
Side effects too severe 2 29% Side effects too severe: 29%
Personal research 1 14% Personal research: 14%
Doctor's advice 1 14% Doctor's advice: 14%
Course of treatment ended 1 14% Course of treatment ended: 14%


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