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| Morphine Mechanism of Action |
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| Binds to opioid receptor sites. Produces analgesia and sedation reducing anxiety. Dilates arteries and veins reducing preload and afterload thus decreasing myocardial work load and oxygen demand. |
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| MI induced chest pain, CHF/pulmonary edema, severe pain |
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| Morphine Contraindications |
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| Respiratory depression, hypotension, hypovolemia, bronchial asthma, head injury, increased ICP, known allergy |
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| Morphine Adverse Reactions |
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| Hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations, syncope, itching, respiratory depression, bronchospams, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, sedation |
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| 2.5-5.0 mg IVP or 5.0-10.0 mg IM. Dosage may be repeated every 5-10 minutes as needed |
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| 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV, IO, IM, SQ (max dose of 5 mg) |
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