Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Morphine as follows: Morphine is mainly metabolized in the liver to some active metabolites. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of morphine can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, morphine must be used with caution in individuals with history of compromised liver function, with possible multiple [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Morphine as follows: Morphine must be avoided in individuals with history of severe head injury and brain damage and should be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of respiratory disorders, such as, asthma and COPD. Individuals with history of head injury, brain damage, and severe respiratory disorders can be at a very high risk to present with depression of brain and respiratory center with morphine, leading [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Morphine as follows: Do not take Morphine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Morphine. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Do not take morphine with alcohol. Both alcohol and morphine can cause dizziness and depress the respirations. When taken together, their effects on the brain and respirations can get added up and lead to severe dizziness [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Morphine use can result in depression of the brain and central nervous system and thereby, induce extreme dizziness, drowsiness, and profound sedation, with extreme cases leading to coma. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Morphine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of morphine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Morphine use can also induce dry mouth and significant constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard [...]