mOrpHiN

OPIOID ANALGESIC

Sife Effects:RESO
Respiratory Depression
Euphoria
Sedation
Orthostatic Hypotension

Nursing Considerations:

• Management of sever pain
• continuous dosing is more effective than prn; may be given by patient controlled analgesia (PCA)
• PO: onset 15-60 minutes, peak 30-60 minutes, duration 3-6 hours
• IM: onset 10-15 minutes, peak 30-50 minutes, duration 2-4 hours
• IV: onset less than 5minutes, peak 18 minutes, duration 3-6 hours
• Withdrawal symptoms may accur: nausea , vomiting, cramps, fever, faintness and anorexia
• Physical dependency may result from long term use.