Morphine Epidural and SSD Cream

• 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 epidural injection is used to relieve pain following a major surgery. It is given right before a surgery or during a cesarean section delivery right after the baby's umbilical cord is clamped.

Morphine belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.

Morphine is available only with your doctor's prescription and will be given by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: silver sulfadiazine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Silvadene, SSD, Thermazene, SSD AF

Silver sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria and yeast on the skin.

SSD (for the skin) is used to treat or prevent serious infection on areas of skin with second- or third-degree burns.

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