Ingredient

Morphine Sulfate Hydrate

Morphine sulfate hydrate is an opioid analgesic component for the relief of severe pain.

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MFDS ingredient code M223034

What does it do?

Morphine sulfate hydrate is an analgesic belonging to the opioid alkaloid class, primarily used to relieve severe pain. This ingredient acts on the nervous system to inhibit the transmission of pain signals.

Morphine sulfate hydrate binds to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to block pain signals. As a result, the activity of the nerves that perceive pain is reduced, leading to pain relief.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Morphine sulfate hydrate has a potent analgesic effect compared to other opioid analgesics and is mainly used for the management of severe pain. Additionally, due to its stability in the hydrated form, it is frequently used as an injectable solution.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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