MORPHINE, IV

  • Morphine, IV, to a maximum dose of 10 mg.
    • Morphine, IV, 3–5 mg as a single dose then further boluses at intervals of 5–10 minutes and monitor all vitals closely.
    • Dilute 10 mg up to 10 mL with sodium chloride 0.9%.
    • Repeat after 4 hours if necessary.
    • Monitor response to pain and effects on respiration and blood pressure.
    • Onset 5–10 minutes. Duration of action 4-5 hours.