Generic name:morphine [ MOR-feen ]
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
The Avinza brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Avinza?
Avinza is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Avinza is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Avinza extended-release capsules are for around-the-clock treatment of pain. They are not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Warnings
You should not take Avinza if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus.
Morphine can slow or stop your breathing, and may be habit-forming. MISUSE OF AVINZA CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.
Taking Avinza during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use this medicine with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Avinza if you have ever had an allergic reaction to morphine or other narcotic medicines, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems; or
a blockage in your stomach or intestines.
Do not use Avinza if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interac...
