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MSIR description. Narcotic (nar-KOT-ik) analgesics (an-al-JEE-zicks) are used to relieve pain. Some of these medicines are also used just before or during an operation to help the anesthetic work better. Codeine and hydrocodone are also used to relieve coughing. Methadone is also used to help some people control their dependence on heroin or other narcotics. Narcotic analgesics may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Narcotic analgesics act in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain. Some of their side effects are also caused by actions in the CNS. If a narcotic is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects when you stop taking the medicine. These medicines are available only with your medical doctor's or dentist's prescription. For some of them, prescriptions cannot be refilled and you must obtain a new prescription from your medical doctor or dentist each time you need the medicine. In addition, other rules and regulations may apply when methadone is used to treat narcotic dependence.
Why prescribed MSIR. Morphine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Morphine is in a class of medications called opioid analgesics. It works by affecting the way the body senses pain. How used MSIR. Morphine comes as a tablet, a capsule, a liquid, a controlled- or extended-release (long-acting) tablet, and a sustained-release (long-acting) capsule, all to take by mouth. It also comes as a suppository to insert rectally. The regular tablet, regular capsule, liquid, and suppository usually are taken every 4 hours as needed. The controlled- or extended-release tablet is taken every 8-12 hours as needed. The sustained-release capsule is taken once or twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Swallow the long-acting tablets and capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. You may open the sustained-release capsules and sprinkle the entire contents on a small amount of applesauce immediately before eating. Do not chew, crush, or dissolve the pellets inside the capsules. Shake the liquid well before measuring a dose. Ask your pharmacist for a specially marked measuring spoon so that you can easily measure a dose of the liquid. To insert a morphine suppository rectally, follow these steps: Remove the wrapper. Dip the tip of the suppository in water. Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to your chest. (A left-handed person should lie on the right side and raise the left knee.) Using your finger, insert the suppository into the rectum, about 1/2 to 1 inch for infants and children and 1 inch for an adult. Hold it in place with your finger for a few moments. Stand up after about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly and resume normal activities. Take morphine exactly as directed. Morphine can be habit-forming. Do not take more of it, take it more often, or take it for longer than your doctor tells you to. Some brand names: - MS/L - MS/L Concentrate - MS/S - MSIR - MS˙IR - Methadose - Morphine Extra-Forte - Morphine Forte - Morphine H.P. - Morphitec - Narcotic Analgesics For Pain Relief |