Ethyl Morphine Pharmacology

Ethyl Morphine

About Ethyl Morphine
Opioids , Antitussive ,Analgesic.
Mechanism of Action of Ethyl Morphine
Ethylmorphine exerts it`s action through opioid receptors and posses antitussive properties. It directly acts on cough centre and suppresses cough. It also posses analgesic action due to it`s agonistic action on opioid receptors
Pharmacokinets of Ethyl Morphine
Absorption: Well absorbed orally.Metabolism: It is converted in to Morphine and norethylmorphine in the body.
Onset of Action for Ethyl Morphine
N/A
Duration of Action for Ethyl Morphine
N/A
Half Life of Ethyl Morphine
N/A
Side Effects of Ethyl Morphine
1. Constipation
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Drymouth
5. Respiratory depression
6. Hypotension
7. Bradycardia
8. Dizziness
9. Sedation
10. Euphoria
11. Urine retention
12. Flushing
13. Pruritus
14. Diaphoresis
15. Physical dependence
16. Hepatic impairment
17. Renal impairment
18. Thrombocytopenia
19. Change in libido
20. Miosis
21. Altered glucose tolerance
Contra-indications of Ethyl Morphine
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Respiratory insufficiency
3. Cough accompanied by expectorations
4. Paralytic ileus
5. Head injury

Special Precautions while taking Ethyl Morphine
1. Renal impairment
2. Hepatic impairment
3. Increased CSF pressure
4. Hypothyroidism
5. COPD
6. In deliberate individuals
7. Prostatic hypertrophy
8. Epilepsy
9. The duration of the treatment should be as small as possible

Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Below 8 years: Contraindicated
Indications for Ethyl Morphine
1. As antitussive
Interactions for Ethyl Morphine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Ethyl Morphine
Oral:
Adults: 10 to 15mg 3 to 4 times daily up to 50mg/day.
Maximum dose: 100mg/day
Children (age 8 to 14): 15 to 30mg daily as equally divided doses.Maximum dose:5mg/10kg/day.

Schedule of Ethyl Morphine
N/A
Storage Requirements for Ethyl Morphine
Store at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 30 degree C.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ethyl Morphine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Ethyl Morphine
Establish adequate respiratory exchange via a patent airway and ventilation as needed. Administer opioid antagonist Naloxone to reverse respiratory depression; use repeatedly as required. (Naloxone shouldn`t be administered unless patient has clinically significant respiratory or cardiovascular depression.). If patient shows signs and symptoms within 2 hours of ingestion empty the stomach by gastric lavage and induced emesis. Reduce absorption by administration of activated charcoal. Closely monitor vital parameters and correct fluid and electrolyte balance. Provide symptomatic and supportive treatment.

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