Kadian 100mg

What Is Kadian?

Kadian (morphine sulfate) is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting morphine is taken as needed for pain. Extended-release morphine is for use when around-the-clock pain relief is needed. Kadian is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Kadian?

Common side effects of Kadian include:

nausea,
vomiting,
stomach pain,
loss of appetite,
constipation,
diarrhea,
lightheadedness,
headache,
dizziness,
spinning sensation,
drowsiness,
weight loss,
flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling),
memory problems,
sleep problems (insomnia), or
strange dreams.

Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Kadian including:

mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations),
severe stomach or abdominal pain, or
difficulty urinating.

Dosage for Kadian

Physicians will individualize treatment with Kadian using a progressive plan of pain management.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Kadian?

Kadian may interact with MAO inhibitors, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing, pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, or buprenorphine. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking.
Kadian During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

During pregnancy, Kadian should be used only when prescribed. Using it near the expected delivery date is not recommended because of potential harm to the fetus. Babies born to mothers who have used this medication may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor. This drug passes into breast milk and may rarely have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Do not stop taking Kadian (morphine) suddenly, or you could have withdrawal symptoms.
Additional Information

Our Kadian (morphine sulfate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.