EPISODE · Dec 23, 2022 · 1 MIN
Morphine
from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan
Trade: Morphine Class: Opiate agonist/Narcotic Analgesic MOA: Binds to the opiate receptors. Reduces stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system caused by pain and anxiety. Reduction of sympathetic stimulation reduces heart rate, cardiac work, and myocardial O2 consumption Indications: moderate to severe pain including chest pain associated with ACS, CHF, and pulmonary edema. Contraindications: Respiratory depression, shock. Side effects: Respiratory depression, hypotension, N/V, dizziness, lightheadedness, sedation, diaphoresis, euphoria, seizures, cardiac arrest, anaphylactoid reaction. Dosage: Adult 2-10mg IV/IO/IM Pediatric < 110 lbs 0.025 – 0.2mg/kg IV/IO/IM
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Trade: MorphineClass: Opiate agonist/Narcotic Analgesic MOA: Binds to the opiate receptors. Reduces stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system caused by pain and anxiety. Reduction of sympathetic stimulation reduces heart rate, cardiac work, and myocardial O2 consumptionIndications: moderate to severe pain including chest pain associated with ACS, CHF, and pulmonary edema.Contraindications: Respiratory depression, shock.Side effects: Respiratory depression, hypotension, N/V, dizziness...
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