Kadian ER

Generic name: Morphine (MOR-feen)
Drug class: Opioids (narcotic analgesics)

Usage of Kadian ER

Morphine tablet is used to relieve short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) moderate to severe pain. The extended-release capsule and extended-release tablet are used to treat pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. Morphine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.

Morphine extended-release capsules and extended-release tablets should not be used if you need pain medicine for just a short time, such as when recovering from surgery. Do not use this medicine to relieve mild pain, or in situations when non-narcotic medication is effective. This medicine should not be used to treat pain that you only have once in a while or "as needed".

When morphine is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.

This medicine is available only under a restricted distribution program called the Opioid Analgesic REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) program.

Kadian ER side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Blurred vision

bulging soft spot on the head of an infant

burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow

chest pain or discomfort

chills

confusion

cough

decreased urination

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

fainting

fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

headache

hives, itching, or skin rash

increased sweating

loss of appetite

nausea

nervousness

pounding in the ears

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

severe constipation

severe vomiting

shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

slow heartbeat

stomach pain

sweating

vomiting

Incidence not known

Agitation

black, tarry stools

cold, clammy skin

darkening of the skin

diarrhea

difficulty swallowing

feeling of warmth or heat

fever

flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck

irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing

lightheadedness

loss of consciousness

low blood pressure or pulse

mental depression

overactive reflexes

painful urination

pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin

pale skin

pinpoint red spots on the skin

poor coordination

pounding in the ears

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

restlessness

shakiness and unsteady walk

shivering

talking or acting with excitement you cannot control

tightness in the chest

twitching

unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness

very slow heartbeat

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)

decreased awareness or responsiveness

extreme drowsiness

fever

increased blood pressure

increased thirst

lower back or side pain

muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness

no muscle tone or movement

severe sleepiness

swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs

weight gain

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Cramps

difficulty having a bowel movement

drowsiness

false or unusual sense of well-being

relaxed and calm feeling

sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

weight loss

Less common

Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods

bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste

change in vision

dry mouth

floating feeling

halos around lights

heartburn or indigestion

loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

muscle stiffness or tightness

night blindness

overbright appearance of lights

problems with muscle control

stomach discomfort or upset

trouble sleeping

uncontrolled eye movements

Incidence not known

Abnormal dreams

change in walking and balance

change or problem with discharge of semen

clumsiness or unsteadiness

confusion as to time, place, or person

false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts

feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings

general feeling of discomfort or illness

holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact

poor insight and judgment

problems with memory or speech

seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

sensation of spinning

trouble recognizing objects

trouble thinking and planning

trouble walking

unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Kadian ER

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever HAD any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of morphine in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of morphine in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related lung, liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving morphine.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Nalmefene

Naltrexone

Safinamide

Samidorphan

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Acepromazine

Alfentanil

Almotriptan

Alprazolam

Alvimopan

Amifampridine

Amineptine

Amiodarone

Amitriptyline

Amitriptylinoxide

Amobarbital

Amoxapine

Amphetamine

Anileridine

Aripiprazole

Asenapine

Azithromycin

Baclofen

Benperidol

Benzhydrocodone

Benzphetamine

Bromazepam

Bromopride

Brompheniramine

Buprenorphine

Bupropion

Buspirone

Butabarbital

Butorphanol

Calcium Oxybate

Cannabidiol

Cannabis

Captopril

Carbamazepine

Carbinoxamine

Carisoprodol

Carphenazine

Carvedilol

Cetirizine

Chloral Hydrate

Chlordiazepoxide

Chlorpheniramine

Chlorpromazine

Chlorzoxazone

Cimetidine

Citalopram

Clarithromycin

Clobazam

Clomipramine

Clonazepam

Clopidogrel

Clorazepate

Clozapine

Cobicistat

Cocaine

Codeine

Conivaptan

Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclosporine

Daridorexant

Desipramine

Desmopressin

Desvenlafaxine

Dexmedetomidine

Dextroamphetamine

Dextromethorphan

Dezocine

Diazepam

Dibenzepin

Dichloralphenazone

Difenoxin

Dihydrocodeine

Diltiazem

Diphenhydramine

Diphenoxylate

Dolasetron

Donepezil

Doxepin

Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome

Doxylamine

Dronedarone

Droperidol

Duloxetine

Eletriptan

Enflurane

Erythromycin

Escitalopram

Esketamine

Estazolam

Eszopiclone

Ethchlorvynol

Ethopropazine

Ethylmorphine

Felodipine

Fenfluramine

Fentanyl

Flibanserin

Fluoxetine

Fluphenazine

Flurazepam

Fluspirilene

Fluvoxamine

Fospropofol

Frovatriptan

Furazolidone

Gabapentin

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Gepirone

Granisetron

Halazepam

Haloperidol

Halothane

Hexobarbital

Hydrocodone

Hydromorphone

Hydroxytryptophan

Hydroxyzine

Imipramine

Iproniazid

Isocarboxazid

Isoflurane

Itraconazole

Ivacaftor

Ketamine

Ketobemidone

Ketoconazole

Lacosamide

Lasmiditan

Lemborexant

Levocetirizine

Levomilnacipran

Levorphanol

Linezolid

Lisdexamfetamine

Lithium

Lofepramine

Lofexidine

Lopinavir

Lorazepam

Lorcaserin

Loxapine

Magnesium Oxybate

Meclizine

Melitracen

Melperone

Meperidine

Mephobarbital

Meprobamate

Meptazinol

Mesoridazine

Metaxalone

Methadone

Methamphetamine

Methdilazine

Methocarbamol

Methohexital

Methotrimeprazine

Methylene Blue

Methylnaltrexone

Metoclopramide

Midazolam

Milnacipran

Mirtazapine

Moclobemide

Molindone

Moricizine

Nalbuphine

Nalorphine

Naloxone

Naratriptan

Nefazodone

Nialamide

Nicomorphine

Nilotinib

Nitrazepam

Nitrous Oxide

Nortriptyline

Olanzapine

Ondansetron

Opipramol

Opium

Opium Alkaloids

Orphenadrine

Oxazepam

Oxycodone

Oxymorphone

Ozanimod

Palonosetron

Papaveretum

Paregoric

Paroxetine

Pentazocine

Pentobarbital

Perampanel

Perazine

Periciazine

Perphenazine

Phenelzine

Phenobarbital

Pimozide

Piperacetazine

Pipotiazine

Piritramide

Potassium Oxybate

Prazepam

Pregabalin

Primidone

Procarbazine

Prochlorperazine

Promazine

Promethazine

Propofol

Protriptyline

Quinidine

Remifentanil

Remimazolam

Remoxipride

Ritonavir

Rizatriptan

Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft

Scopolamine

Secobarbital

Selegiline

Sertindole

Sertraline

Sibutramine

Simeprevir

Sodium Oxybate

St John's Wort

Sufentanil

Sulpiride

Sumatriptan

Sunitinib

Suvorexant

Tapentadol

Telaprevir

Temazepam

Thiethylperazine

Thiopental

Thiopropazate

Thioridazine

Tianeptine

Ticagrelor

Tilidine

Tizanidine

Tocophersolan

Tolonium Chloride

Topiramate

Tramadol

Tranylcypromine

Triazolam

Trifluoperazine

Trifluperidol

Triflupromazine

Trimeprazine

Trimipramine

Tryptophan

Venlafaxine

Verapamil

Vilazodone

Vortioxetine

Zaleplon

Ziprasidone

Zolmitriptan

Zolpidem

Zopiclone

Zotepine

Zuranolone

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Esmolol

Rifampin

Somatostatin

Yohimbine

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following is usually not recommended, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Ethanol

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How to use Kadian ER

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. This is especially important for elderly patients, who may be more sensitive to the effects of pain medicines. If too much of this medicine is taken for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence).

It is very important that you understand the rules of the Opioid Analgesic REMS program to prevent addiction, abuse, and misuse of morphine. This medicine should also come with a Medication Guide and patient instructions. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Read it again each time you refill your prescription in case there is new information. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Avinza® is taken every 24 hours. Kadian® is taken every 12 or 24 hours at the same time each day. Arymo™ ER, Morphabond™ ER, and MS Contin® is taken every 8 or 12 hours.

You may take this medicine with or without food.

Morphine extended-release capsules and extended-release tablets should only be used by patients who have already been taking narcotic pain medicines, also called opioids. These patients are called opioid-tolerant. If you are uncertain whether or not you are opioid-tolerant, check with your doctor before using this medicine.

Swallow the extended-release capsules and extended-release tablets whole. Do not crush, break, dissolve, or chew them. Do not use extended-release tablets that are broken.

If you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule, you may open it and pour the contents into a small amount of applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it right away without chewing. Do not receive this medicine through a nasogastric tube.

While taking the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stool. This is normal and nothing to worry about.

Morphine extended-release capsules or tablets work differently from the regular morphine oral solution or tablets, even at the same dose. Do not switch from one brand or form to the other unless your doctor tells you to.

Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules):

For moderate to severe pain:

Adults—

The total amount of milligrams (mg) per day is determined by your doctor. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

Avinza®: The capsule is given every 24 hours.

Kadian®: The capsule is given every 12 or 24 hours.

Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):

For moderate to severe pain:

Adults—The total amount of milligrams (mg) per day is determined by your doctor. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. The tablet is usually given every 8 or 12 hours.

Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For oral dosage form (solution):

For moderate to severe pain:

Adults—10 to 20 milligrams (mg) every 4 hours as needed. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

For oral dosage form (tablets):

For moderate to severe pain:

Adults—15 to 30 milligrams (mg) every 4 hours as needed. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Morphine can cause serious unwanted effects if taken by adults, children, or pets who are not used to strong narcotic pain medicines. Make sure you store the medicine in a safe and secure place to prevent others from getting it.

Drop off any unused narcotic medicine at a drug take-back location right away. If you do not have a drug take-back location near you, flush any unused narcotic medicine down the toilet. Check your local drug store and clinics for take-back locations. You can also check the DEA web site for locations. Here is the link to the FDA safe disposal of medicines website: www.fda.gov/drugs/resourcesforyou/consumers/buyingusingmedicinesafely/ensuringsafeuseofmedicine/safedisposalofmedicines/ucm186187.htm

Warnings

It is very important that your doctor check your progress while you are using this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, isocarboxazid [Marplan®], linezolid [Zyvox®], phenelzine [Nardil®], selegiline [Eldepryl®], tranylcypromine [Parnate®]) within the past 14 days.

This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system (CNS) depressants. CNS depressants are medicines that slow down the nervous system, which may cause drowsiness or make you less alert. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for allergies or colds, sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine, other prescription pain medicine or narcotics, medicine for seizures or barbiturates, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. This effect may last for a few days after you stop using this medicine. Check with your doctor before taking any of these medicines while you are using this medicine.

This medicine may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem. Also, lying down for a while may relieve the dizziness or lightheadedness.

This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, confused, or disoriented. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Using narcotics for a long time can cause severe constipation. To prevent this, your doctor may direct you to take laxatives, drink a lot of fluids, or increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Be sure to follow the directions carefully, because continuing constipation can lead to more serious problems.

This medicine may cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.

If you have been using this medicine regularly for several weeks or longer, do not change your dose or suddenly stop using it without checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping it completely. This may help prevent worsening of your condition and reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms, such as abdominal or stomach cramps, anxiety, fever, nausea, runny nose, sweating, tremors, or trouble sleeping.

Do not take too much of this medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. This can be life-threatening. Symptoms of an overdose include: extreme dizziness or weakness, slow heartbeat or breathing, seizures, trouble breathing, and cold, clammy skin. Call your doctor right away if you notice these symptoms.

Using this medicine while you are pregnant may cause serious unwanted effects, including neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in your newborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you think you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

Using too much of this medicine may cause reduced infertility (unable to have children). Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

Check with your doctor right away if you have anxiety, restlessness, a fast heartbeat, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, twitching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or see or hear things that are not there. These may be symptoms of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Your risk may be higher if you also take certain other medicines that affect the serotonin levels in your body.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

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Kadian ER

Usage of Kadian ER

Kadian ER side effects

Before taking Kadian ER

Allergies

Pediatric

Geriatric

Breast Feeding

Interactions with Medicines

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Other Medical Problems

Relate drugs

How to use Kadian ER

Dosing

Missed Dose

Storage

Warnings

Disclaimer

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