Kapanol



 
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Kapanol - Basic Information

 

Indication of Kapanol:

Morphine is indicated in for the following: Relief of moderate to severe acute and chronic pain Cough suppressionRelief of severe shortness of breathing in patients with lung cancer Treatment of pulmonary oedemaTreatment of diarrhoea

Action of Kapanol:

Morphine is an opioid medication. Opioids act on opioid receptors in the nervous system to reduce the sensation of pain. As well as relieving pain, Morphine also decreases breathing and causes constipation.

Dose Advice of Kapanol:

Kapanol is a slow release formulation of morphine, which means it only needs to be given once or twice a day.The usual initial dose of Kapanol in patients who have never had opioid medications is 40 mg every 24 hours or 20 mg every 12 hours. In patients who have previously been on opioid medication the dose will vary.

Schedule of Kapanol:

S8

Common side effects of Kapanol:

Nausea and VomitingDrowsinessDry mouthDizziness and light-headedness when moving form a lying to standing position.Difficulty urinatingConstipation with prolonged useConstriction of pupils

Uncommon side effects of Kapanol:

ConfusionHallucinationsHivesItchingHypothermiaSlowing or speeding up of the heart rateAbdominal painRigid musclesFlushing

Diseases treated by Kapanol:

Cancer pain

Treatments associated with Kapanol:

Opioids for analgesia (Opioids for analgesia)


GN: Morphine sulfate

Con: Pulmonary oedema

Cla: Opioids for analgesia