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MS Contin |
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- Description - |
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MS Contin, a controlled-release tablet containing morphine, is used torelieve moderate to severe pain. While regular morphine is usually givenevery 4 hours, MS Contin is typically taken every 12 hours--only twice aday. The Kadian brand may be taken once or twice a day. The drugs areintended for people who need a morphine painkiller formore than just a few days. |
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Anxiety,constipation,depressed or irritable mood,dizziness,drowsiness,exaggerated sense of well-being,light-headedness,nausea,sedation,sweating,vomiting |
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Alcohol
Certain analgesics such as Talwin, Nubain, Stadol, and Buprenex
Drugs that control vomiting, such as Compazine and Tigan
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, such as the antidepressants Nardil andParnate
Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Haldol
Muscle relaxants such as Flexeril and Valium
Sedatives such as Dalmane and Halcion
Tranquilizers such as Librium and Xanax
Water pills such as Diuril and Lasix
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- Manufacturer - |
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Purdue Pharma LP |
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One Stamford Forum |
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Stamford, CT 06901 |
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USA |
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