The Recall of Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets

Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets can have a profound effect on a patient’s pain care management. They are used to treat moderate to severe long term pain by acting on the brain to control pain. It is a serious drug that must be used in strict accordance with a doctor’s prescription and not only when the pain is most severe. Like all strong narcotics, the dosage amount is important and a patient must build up a tolerance for this kind of medication. A sudden increase in dosage can lead to significant breathing problems and potential death.

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The Recalls

Given the possible effects of Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets, it is crucial that the prescribed dosage is provided to the patient. When the pills are not appropriately manufactured according to the stated dosages, patients can be seriously hurt.

That is what prompted two separate recalls of this drug by the Ethex Corporation in 2008. The first recall came in June 2008 when Ethex voluntary recalled a batch of 30 mg and 60 mg Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets because a tablet was found that was twice as thick as the tablet should be and, therefore, could have contained up to double the stated dose.

A similar recall came in November 2008. This recall affected 11 batches of 15 mg Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets, as well as other types of drugs.

How to Identify the Recalled Tablets

If you take Morphine Sulfate Extended Release Tablets then it is important to be able to identify the recalled tablets. They can be identified as follows:

• 60 mg tablets: these tablets are white oval shaped tablets with an E on one side and a 60 on the other side. It only affected lot 91762 which was distributed in April 2008.
• 30 mg tablets: these tablets are pink oval shaped tablets with an E on one side and a 30 on the other side.
• 15 mg tablets: these tablets are green oval shaped tablets with an E on one side and a 15 on the other side.

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Symptoms and Treatment of an Overdose

An overdose of morphine can be lethal. Patients may experience difficulty breathing or low blood pressure. Any patient who is taking morphine sulfate for pain management should be aware of the potential symptoms of overdose and distress which include: slow, shallow or labored breathing, severe fatigue, slow heartbeat, severe dizziness and a change in pupils.

Prompt treatment of an overdose is important. Medical professionals will assist a patient with his or her breathing. Intravenous medications will likely be necessary and the patient must be carefully monitored until his or her natural breathing patterns have reemerged.

 

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