Duramorph
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Duramorph
DURAMORPH
(morphine sulfate) Injection, USP
Not For Use in Continuous Microinfusion Devices
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Morphine is the most important alkaloid of opium and is a phenanthrene derivative. It is available as the sulfate salt, having the following structural formula:
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7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-(5α,6α)-morphinan-3,6-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt), pentahydrate
(C17H19NO3)2 • H2SO4 • 5H2O Molecular Weight is 758.83
Preservative-free DURAMORPH (morphine sulfate injection, USP) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isobaric solution of morphine sulfate, free of antioxidants, preservatives or other potentially neurotoxic additives and is intended for intravenous, epidural or intrathecal administration as a narcotic analgesic. Each milliliter contains morphine sulfate 0.5 mg or 1 mg and sodium chloride 9 mg in Water for Injection. pH range is 2.5-6.5. Each 10 mL DOSETTE ampul of DURAMORPH (morphine injection) is intended for SINGLE USE ONLY. Discard any unused portion. DO NOT HEAT-STERILIZE.
Last reviewed on RxList: 10/29/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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