Aminocaproic acid and Morphine (Systemic)

• Generic Name: aminocaproic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Amicar

Aminocaproic acid is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot.

Aminocaproic acid is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with certain medical conditions such as aplastic anemia (lack of blood cells and platelets), cirrhosis of the liver, placenta abruptio (early separation of the placenta in pregnancy), urinary bleeding, and certain types of cancer.

Aminocaproic acid is also used to prevent bleeding after heart surgery or placement of a shunt near the liver to control high blood pressure.

Aminocaproic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: morphine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arymo ER, Kadian, MorphaBond ER, MS Contin, Avinza, Duramorph PF, Infumorph, Mitigo, RMS, Roxanol

Morphine is an opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Morphine is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting formulations are taken as needed for pain.

The extended-release form of morphine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of morphine is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.