MorphaBond ER and Oxytocin Intravenous, Intramuscular

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

MorphaBond ER is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting this medicine is 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.

MorphaBond ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: oxytocin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pitocin, Syntocinon

Oxytocin is a hormone used to help start or continue labor and to control bleeding after delivery. It is also sometimes used to help milk secretion in breast-feeding.

Oxytocin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

In general, oxytocin should not be used to start labor unless there are specific medical reasons. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor before receiving oxytocin.

Oxytocin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals removed Syntocinon® nasal spray from the market in March 1995.