Question 1

does a ped doctor need consent from the parent to perform morhine treatment on a newborn and do they have to wait for meconium test results?

Accepted Answer

Parental consent: Parental (or custodial) consent is necessary for any treatment of a minor by any doctor or health care provider for any condition.

Question 2

i use 15 mg morphine or 10/325 percocet/acetomiphin 4back pain from surgery. i am trying 2conceive my 2nd child, i'm 41. will it hurt chances?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Opioids in general can affect various hormone levels. They could possibly affect the ability to conceive but the greatest risk would be neonatal abstinence syndrome if you continue on opioids while pregnant. I would recommend weaning off of opioids prior to becoming pregnant.

Question 3

are doctors/hospitals allowed to send a child with severe epileptic fits home with morphine to die?

Accepted Answer

Dying: Doctor role: Hi

this scenario is a bit complex for this forum. But, without more information there is probably not an ethical situation where a child with epilepsy is sent home to die.  A child with epilepsy alone would be treated and managed to get some stability and health.
Now if a child is terminally ill and all other options have been exhausted then hospice care may include pain relief.

Question 4

what can morphine do for the dying?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic analgesic: Opioid analgesics are a group of both naturally occurring and synthetic compounds that have morphine-like activity. Narcotic analgesics are the most efficacious agents available for relief of pain. The "major" narcotic analgesics (morphine, oxycodone and meperidine) are indicated for moderate to severe pain.

Question 5

what is the morphine dose after 30mg cr?

Accepted Answer

MS-Contin dosage: If you are  not opioid tolerant, the MS-Contin dosage is 15 mg orally every 8-12 hours. Always ask your physician about current and new medications.

Question 6

what are the side effects of morphine pills?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Addiction , stomach problem , respiratory difficulty, allergy , death among many other nasty effects.

Question 7

is 60mg of morphine equal to 60mg of oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

No: The common conversion is that oxycodone is about one and a half times as strong as morphine.  150 mg of morphine would be expected to supply the same pain amelioration as 100 mg of oxycodone.

Question 8

is metamizole as strong as morphine or almost ?

Accepted Answer

No: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID, similar to Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleeve. Metamizole rarely used today due to the possible side-effects. Ask your doctor for more information.

Question 9

is dilaudid the same as morphine? please advise!

Accepted Answer

No: Dilaudid (also known as hydromorphone) is an opioid pain medication that is a man-made cousin of morphine (which comes from the opium poppy plant). It is much more potent on a milligram per milligram basis.

Question 10

what are the consequences of using morphine at end of life?

Accepted Answer

End of life morphine: Morphine is used to make the dying patient more comfortable. It not only reduces pain but also reduces the "air hunger" associated with people dying from respiratory failure, a wonderful thing.

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Does a ped doctor need consent from the parent to perform morhine treatment on a newborn and do they have to wait for meconium test results?

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I use 15 mg morphine or 10/325 percocet/acetomiphin 4back pain from surgery. i am trying 2conceive my 2nd child, i'm 41. will it hurt chances?

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Are doctors/hospitals allowed to send a child with severe epileptic fits home with morphine to die?

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What can morphine do for the dying?

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What is the morphine dose after 30mg cr?

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What are the side effects of morphine pills?

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Is 60mg of morphine equal to 60mg of oxycontin?

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Is metamizole as strong as morphine or almost ?

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Is dilaudid the same as morphine? please advise!

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What are the consequences of using morphine at end of life?

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