Generic name:morphine (oral) [ MOR-feen ]
Brand names: Kadian, MS Contin
Drug class:Narcotic analgesics
What is Kadian?
Kadian is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.
Kadian extended-release capsules are used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Kadian extended-release capsules are used for around-the-clock treatment of pain when other pain treatments, such as non-opioid pain medicines or immediate-release opioid medicines, do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them.
Kadian is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.
Warnings
You should not take Kadian 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 KADIAN CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, , especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Taking Kadian during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
Fatal side effects can occur if you use Kadian with alcohol, or with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Kadian if you have ever had an allergic reaction to morphine or other narcotic medicines, or if you have:
severe asthma or breathing problems;
a stomach or bowel obstruction (including paralytic ileus); or
if you have t...
