Generic name: morphine sulfate
Dosage form: Preservative-Free Injection, USP
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
CII
Rx only
WARNING: MAY BE HABIT FORMING.
PCA Vial
Protect from light
ONLY FOR USE WITH A COMPATIBLE HOSPIRA PCA PUMP SET WITH INJECTOR AND A COMPATIBLE HOSPIRA INFUSION DEVICE.
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Morphine Injection PF Description
Morphine, the most important alkaloid of opium, is classified pharmacologically as a narcotic analgesic. Morphine Sulfate, USP (pentahydrate), is chemically designated 7, 8-didehydro-4, 5α-epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3, 6α-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt), pentahydrate, a white crystalline powder, soluble in water. It has the following structural formula:
Preservative-free Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP, is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution of morphine sulfate in water for injection. This product was designed to be administered by the intravenous route with a compatible Hospira infusion device.
For 0.5 mg or 1 mg presentation, each mL contains morphine sulfate, USP (pentahydrate) 0.5 mg or 1 mg, respectively, and sodium chloride, USP, 9 m...