than morphine but is similar to morphine in other. PAIN MANAGEMENT IN ELDERLY elderly because the risks of adverse effects outweigh the analgesic
These are all possible side effects of morphine: The effects of morphine on dyspnoea and ventilatory function in elderly patients with advanced cancer: a.
case of life-threatening or intolerable side effects and whenever morphine therapy is being initiated. The pharmacodynamic effects of morphine in the elderly
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Dosage should be reduced in elderly and debilitated patients. Plasma concentrations of morphine may be reduced by rifampicin. The analgesic effect of morphine
elderly/debilitated e.g. 25mg twice daily. Ref: NICE guideline CG113 If the patient is known to be intolerant to morphine or morphine not effective.
side effects and whenever morphine therapy is being initiated Morphine should be administered with caution and in reduced dosages to elderly
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Elderly. Because of the depressant effect on respiration, caution is necessary when giving morphine to the elderly. A reduction of dose is advisable. Page 3
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