Respiratory depression following controlled-release morphine sulfate tablets

Hoogslag, P.A.; van Dijk, B.; Vinks, A.A.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 133(10): 516-517

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2162
PMID: 2710234
Document Number: 347077
Controlled release morphine sulfate (MS Contin) is a relatively new oral preparation for the relief of chronic severe (cancer) pain. We describe a patient with severe neuralgia who experienced respiratory depression after ingestion of one single dose of morphine sulfate (20 mg). Administration of nalorphine chloride resulted in instant normalisation of respiratory function. This case illustrates respiratory depression as an adverse effect of MS Contin.

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