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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects                                                                                             Morphine use, while exerting depressive effect on the brain and central nervous system, carries the risk of depressing the vasomotor center in the brain that helps with regulating blood pressure and normal body homeostasis. Depression of this center can lead to hypotension, low heart rate, episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Extreme cases can lead [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Morphine use, by depressing the respiratory center in the brain, can slow down of respirations and reduce oxygen levels in the body. This can result in profound muscle weakness, lack of muscle tone, and extreme fatigue. Reduced oxygen supply to the brain can contribute to development of seizures. The risk for this side-effect can be extremely high in individuals with history of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Morphine as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Morphine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with morphine, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Morphine as follows: Take the prescribed morphine dose at recommended evenly spaced out time intervals without fail. This allows maintain constant levels of pain medication in the blood, which helps better pain control. Observing compliance with the dose and schedule also helps to avoid forgetting the medication and consequent exacerbation of pain and discomfort. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. This medication [...]