Roxanol

Morphine

Morphine is a pain medication of the opiate family that is found naturally in a dark brown, resinous form, from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). It can be taken orally, sublingually, via inhalation, the trans-dermal route, inter-anally as well as via injection (both subcutaneously as well as more commonly intravenously.[7][9] It acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to induce analgesia and alter perception and emotional response to pain. Physic...

Morphine

Morphine is a pain medication of the opiate family that is found naturally in a dark brown, resinous form, from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). It can be taken orally, sublingually, via inhalation, the trans-dermal route, inter-anally as well as via injection (both subcutaneously as well as more commonly intravenously.[7][9] It acts directly on the central nervous system (CNS) to induce analgesia and alter perception and emotional response to pain. Physic...

My 91 year old mother has just been put on Roxanol prn to control any pain associated with her declining health as Dementia/Alzheimer's progresses. How does one monitor its effectiveness? ## How much does your 91 year old mother take as a dosage of Roxanol? ## The best way to tell is if she seems to be comfortable. Roxanol contains Morphine, which is a potent opiate pain reliever, so if it's helping, she will likely appear relaxed, drowsy, dizziness, and sedated, which are all normal side effects. Is she on any other medications?

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I have been using Roxanol rectally and lately I've had to increase my dose due to escalating pain but I've found my tolerance seems to have shot up really fast. I am taking a break as best I can, does anyone know how long it will take to get my tolerance back to where my regular dose will be effective - regret doing this very much. ## There's really no defined time frame to even guess at, it can vary from person to person, just as much as having your tolerance grow can vary. Learn more Roxanol details here. Have you talked to your doctor for assistance? Have you tried any other medications? ## Yes to both and I am trying the longer acting version for now with different break through meds, so far I think this will be better for me. Downside is it's not as fast-acting but ...

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morphine-like, pain-killer ## Actually, Roxanol isn't Morphine-like, that's what the actual active ingredient in it is, it is just another brand name for a formulation of Morphine. At one point, the FDA wanted it removed from the market, due to the unapproved dosing concentration, so I am not sure if it is still available at this time. You can learn more Morphine details here. This narcotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. And this particular concentration, which as I've mentioned has drawn FDA safety concerns, is usually only used for palliative care. Are there any comments or questions?

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what is the generic name for morphine ## Morphine is actually the generic name (and active ingredient) in and of itself. Some other brand names include: MS Contin, MSIR, Avinza, Kadian, Oramorph, Roxanol, and Kapanol. Learn More: Morphine Details If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you.

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