Morphine (Systemic) and Veltassa

• 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.

• Generic Name: patiromer
• Dosage Forms: powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Veltassa

Veltassa (patiromer) is a medicine that binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium. Patiromer also helps your body get rid of excess potassium through your stools (bowel movements).

Veltassa is used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

Veltassa works differently from other medicines because it passes through your stomach and into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.