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Morphine

Generic Name
Morphine
Brand Names
Arymo, Avinza, Doloral, Duramorph, Embeda, Infumorph, Kadian, M-ediat, M-eslon, MSIR, Mitigo, Ms Contin, Statex
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C17H19NO3
CAS Number
57-27-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
76I7G6D29C

Overview

Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805. It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse. Morphine is still routinely used today, though there are a number of semi-synthetic opioids of varying strength such as codeine, fentanyl, methadone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, and oxycodone. Morphine was granted FDA approval in 1941.

Background

Morphine, the main alkaloid of opium, was first obtained from poppy seeds in 1805. It is a potent analgesic, though its use is limited due to tolerance, withdrawal, and the risk of abuse. Morphine is still routinely used today, though there are a number of semi-synthetic opioids of varying strength such as codeine, fentanyl, methadone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, and oxycodone. Morphine was granted FDA approval in 1941.

Indication

Morphine is used for the management of chronic, moderate to severe pain. Opiods, including morphine, are effective for the short term management of pain. Patients taking opioids long term may need to be monitored for the development of physical dependence, addiction disorder, and drug abuse.

Associated Conditions

  • Chronic Pain
  • Severe Pain

Clinical Trials

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Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2023/06/22
Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
2023/06/15
Phase 4
Recruiting
Pouya Azar
2023/05/30
Not Applicable
Recruiting
2023/05/10
Not Applicable
Completed
2023/05/08
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Qianfoshan Hospital
2023/04/06
Phase 2
Recruiting
Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil
2023/02/24
Not Applicable
Completed
2023/02/24
Phase 4
Recruiting
2023/02/10
Not Applicable
Completed
2023/01/27
Not Applicable
Recruiting

FDA Drug Approvals

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Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
63304-453
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
12/14/2023
Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC
51862-188
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
7/6/2023
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.
68382-907
ORAL
200 mg in 1 1
12/17/2021
Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC
51862-187
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
7/6/2023
Winder Laboratories LLC
75826-129
ORAL
10 mg in 5 mL
2/28/2022
RedPharm Drug, Inc.
67296-1753
ORAL
15 mg in 1 1
1/21/2022
Purdue Pharma LP
59011-260
ORAL
15 mg in 1 1
3/23/2017
SpecGx LLC
0406-5118
ORAL
15 mg in 1 1
3/21/2024
Mayne Pharma Commercial LLC
51862-615
ORAL
15 mg in 1 1
7/5/2023
Cantrell Drug Company
52533-161
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRATHECAL, EPIDURAL
2 mg in 1 mL
5/1/2014

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