side-effects than morphine in treatment for several conditions. Since the majority of fractured NOF patients are elderly, correct morphine dosage is essential
elderly, are as common as the GI side effects. Swan SK, Rudy DW, Lasseter KC add long acting morphine and double morphine IR; add amitriptyline 25mg
case of life-threatening or intolerable side effects and whenever morphine therapy is being initiated. The pharmacodynamic effects of morphine in the elderly
These are all possible side effects of morphine: The effects of morphine on dyspnoea and ventilatory function in elderly patients with advanced cancer: a.
effects compared to morphine. Limited criteria for Slow titration in elderly patients and those susceptible to side-effects.
The dose of morphine should be reduced in elderly patients and titrated to provide optimal pain relief with minimal side effects. Morphine clearance decreases
giving morphine to the elderly. A reduction of dose is advisable. Page 3. Paediatric The commonest side-effects of morphine are. Nausea. Vomiting.
The dose of morphine should be reduced in elderly patients and titrated to provide optimal pain relief with minimal side effects. Morphine clearance decreases
Equivalent morphine dose 150 mg x 2 = 300 mg morphine per day. Practitioners Elderly people are more susceptible to the side effects of confusion
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