MS Contin ® contains
Morphine Sulfate, a powerful and potent opiate
antagonist (narcotic). MS
Contin ® is used to treat moderate to
severe pain and is only used for those who
are opiate tolerant. MS
Contin ® is intended for use of those
who require both continuous and extended
pain management treatment.
MS
Contin ® can be injected both intramuscularly
and intravenously and is also found in control
released tablets. MS
Contin ® is not to be taken as a PRN,
or as needed. The use of MS Contin ® should
be done under close supervision of a doctor
or professional. MS
Contin ® has a high potential for dependency
and should not be taken in larger quantities
or more frequently than prescribed.
Chronic pain sufferers use MS Contin, an
opiate painkiller that is the time-released
formula of morphine. MS Contin is the brand
name for morphine sulfate, marketed by Purdue
Pharma. Tablet and liquid formulas are available
in the following doses: 15 mg, 20 mg, 30
mg, 60 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg. The two highest
doses are prescribed for patients already
tolerant to opiates and can cause fatal respiratory
depression in those who aren’t tolerant.
Because it is considered a strong narcotic
pain reliever, MS Contin is usually prescribed
for cancer patients or those who have suffered
severe physical trauma. Similar formulas
made and sold by other companies include
Avinza and Kadian.
MANUFACTURER WARNS OF ABUSE, MISUSE AND
DIVERSION
MS Contin is considered the “cousin” to
OxyContin, also a powerful narcotic used
to treat pain. A warning from the manufacturer
says MS Contin has the potential for misuse,
abuse, diversion and dependence. It is classified
as a Schedule II controlled substance in
the U.S. The federal Drug Enforcement Agency
classifies drugs based on their potential
to be habit-forming and cause abuse. The
warning says MS Contin is to be swallowed
whole, and pills broken, chewed, dissolved
or crushed can release a potentially fatal
dose of morphine. MS Contin should not be
used with alcohol, as it could result in
dangerous side effects or death. Patients
are advised not to take a higher dose of
MS Contin than what is prescribed by a doctor.
The opiate should never be shared or used
without a prescription, and caution should
be used when driving or performing other
tasks that require alertness. The powerful
opiate may be harmful to fetuses and can
cause addiction and powerful withdrawal symptoms
in newborn babies. Because MS Contin can
be passed through breast milk, women should
talk to their doctors about alternatives
before breast-feeding.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MS CONTIN/WITHDRAWAL
For those who’ve taken more than the
prescribed dosage or who don’t tolerate
opiates, side effects can include clammy
skin, shallow breathing, respiratory arrest,
circulatory collapse or death.
Side effects with the prescribed dosage
can include:
Impaired thinking or reactions
Constipation
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
Lightheadedness
Headache
Dry mouth
Loss of appetite
Nervousness or anxiety
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Hiccups
The physical and psychological discomfort
of withdrawal is one of the main reasons
people delay seeking treatment for an opiate
addiction. Patients are likely to experience
unpleasant side effects and/or powerful withdrawal
symptoms if they stop taking MS Contin suddenly.
Side effects could be intense anxiety, nausea,
insomnia, fever, muscle pain and flu-like
symptoms.
TREATMENT FOR OPIATE ADDICTION
Detoxing from opiates can be difficult,
especially in those who have used drugs for
a long time, at high doses. Often it is difficult
to stop using opiates without help. In-patient
and out-patient treatment centers offer a
variety of therapies for addiction. Depending
on the severity and length of abuse, treatment
could entail detox, rehabilitation and counseling.
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