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Morphine

Patrick B. Murphy  1 , Preeti Patel, Michael J. Barrett  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Morphine

Patrick B. Murphy et al.
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Morphine remains a foundational agent in the treatment of moderate to severe pain, both acute and chronic, with particular value in oncology, palliative care, and vaso-occlusive crises associated with sickle cell disease. This activity equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge of morphine’s FDA-approved indications, along with a comprehensive review of its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and key contraindications. It also addresses proper administration techniques, potential drug interactions, and adverse effects, particularly those emphasized in FDA-issued warnings, to support safe and informed clinical decision-making.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Patrick Murphy declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Preeti Patel declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Michael Barrett declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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