Question 1

which has a higher risk of fatality? accidental overdose of ms contin (morphine) sr 30mg or percocet 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Overdose: Both of these have a significant risk for fatality resulting from an overdose.  However, because ms contin (morphine) is a long acting  formulation, it stays in the bloodstream longer than Percocet so reversal of its effects could be more difficult.

Question 2

what is the treatment for ms contin (morphine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care: Get to the er immediately.  Gastric lavage to remove undigested pills is used.  Supportive care of respiratory and circulatory function is very important.

Question 3

are ms contin and morphine the same?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It is the same narcotic but in different preparations. Ms contin is a continuous release, long acting version of morphine.

Question 4

how does an ms contin (morphine) work in your body?

Accepted Answer

As an Opioid: It affects primarily the brain's appreciation of pain in the higher centers. It uses morphine sulphate (morphine) which attaches to specific receptors associated with the appreciation of pain, but also nausea, and consciousness among many others.

Question 5

is 30mg considered normal dose of ms contin (morphine)?

Accepted Answer

Normal dose: There is no such thing as a normal dose. There is a notion of "clinically accepted dosing" but this also variable. The correct way to look at this - is this dose effective - if yes then its fine, if no they it needs to be adjusted.

Question 6

how long does one ms contin (morphine) stay in your system ?

Accepted Answer

MsContin: The pain relief can last between 8 - 12 hrs. It can be detected in urine up to 3 -5 days.

Question 7

how many years could a person take ms contin (morphine) everyday?

Accepted Answer

No maximum: There is no maximum number of years.  Often tolerance will develope over time which may require a change to a different drug or an increased dose.

Question 8

what are the effects of ms contin (morphine) on a diabetic person?

Accepted Answer

No direct effects: Could worsen Insulin overdose or ketoacidosis from extremelyy high blood suger but wouldn''t cause either of these conditions. It would occur by causing more sedation and be additive to the sedation caused by these conditions.

Question 9

what is stronger, ms contin (morphine) or oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

Oxy: Oxycodone is generally thought to be a bit more potent than morphine. Usual ratios on a mg basis is 3 mg morphine = 2 mg oxycodone. That stated different medications work differently on different people due to genetics and medication interactions.

Question 10

which is stronger oxycontin, or ms contin (morphine)?

Accepted Answer

OxyContin: Oc (extended release oxycodone) is stonger by a factor of almost twice-that is 15 mg of oc is about equal to 30 mg of MS contin (extended release morphine sulphate). But there is a lot of variability between individuals. Oc seems to be more energizing for some patients and as a result there is more "liking" which is independent of the pain relief. That may explain why there seems to be more abuse.

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