morphine extended-release capsules-oral (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Certain medications taken with this product could result in serious drug interactions. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine) for at least 2 weeks before or after taking this drug. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: certain other pain medicine (e.g., narcotic agonist/antagonists such butorphanol, nalbuphine, or pentazocine), cimetidine. Tell your doctor if you take any drugs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives or tranquilizers), anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam), other narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, topiramate), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: slow/labored/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness or inability to awaken, unusually slow heartbeat, cold/clammy skin.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others; it is against the law. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature (77 degrees F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees) is permitted.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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