Morphine Sulfate Solution, Concentrate and Naloxegol

• Generic Name: morphine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution, concentrate
• 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.

• Generic Name: naloxegol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Movantik

Naloxegol blocks certain effects of opioid medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Naloxegol reduces constipation caused by opioid (narcotic) pain medicine used to treat severe chronic pain. Naloxegol works by treating constipation without reducing the pain-relieving effects of the narcotic.

Naloxegol is used in people who have been taking narcotic pain medicine for at least 4 weeks, to treat chronic pain that is not caused by cancer.

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