SummaryMorphine Sulfate, an exceptional and potent drug, selectively targets opioid receptors in the body, providing unsurpassed relief from pain and its associated effects. As an agonist, it stimulates mu, kappa, and delta opioid receptors, binding and activating these specific receptors, and serving as an impeccable option for managing severe pain, such as that resulting from cancer or post-surgery. The drug underwent extensive regulatory scrutiny and was granted approval in September 1984. Since then, it has become a widely used and trusted means of pain management, despite being a controlled substance that requires prescriptions from healthcare providers due to its potential for abuse and addiction. Patients should be mindful of the range of potential side effects associated with Morphine Sulfate, including dizziness, nausea, constipation, respiratory depression, among others. Hence, it is of utmost importance for patients to be well-informed about the risks associated with its use and adhere to their healthcare provider's guidance meticulously. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms Morphine Sulfate Hydrate, Morphinhydrochloricum, EG-P066 + [36] |
Target |
Action agonists |
Mechanism Opioid receptors agonists(Opioid receptors agonists) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
License Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date United States (18 Sep 1984), |
RegulationFast Track (United States) |
Molecular FormulaC34H40N2O10S |
InChIKeyUSAHOPJHPJHUNS-IFCNUISUSA-N |
CAS Registry64-31-3 |
| KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Morphine Sulfate |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Pain | United States | 17 Mar 2008 | |
| Acute Pain | United States | 17 Mar 2008 | |
| Cancer Pain | Japan | 01 Jan 1989 | |
| Pain | United States | 29 May 1987 | |
| Chronic Pain | United States | 18 Sep 1984 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid-Related Disorders | Phase 3 | Canada | 06 Dec 2019 | |
| Osteoarthritis, Knee | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Dec 2006 | |
| Pain, Postoperative | Phase 3 | United States | 01 May 2006 | |
| Neoplasms | Phase 2 | Lithuania | 01 Aug 2007 | |
| Neoplasms | Phase 2 | Poland | 01 Aug 2007 | |
| Hallux Valgus | Phase 2 | - | 01 Jan 2005 | |
| Toothache | Phase 2 | - | 01 Sep 2001 | |
| Arthralgia | Phase 2 | China | - | |
| Neuralgia | Phase 2 | China | - | |
| Anesthesia | Phase 1 | - | 01 Aug 2010 |
Phase 4 | 907 | (Short-stay, IV Methadone) | dnbqjvmpdz(rvavzjdfpy) = ztlbssuoft cfibpztjgu (ysywopmcsg, 15.50) View more | - | 19 Nov 2025 | ||
(Short-stay, IV Short-acting Opioids) | dnbqjvmpdz(rvavzjdfpy) = dtoklvxjjv cfibpztjgu (ysywopmcsg, 11.60) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 72 | (50 Micrograms) | uehzjeotvo(afymhoveje) = klaaejwkfg cvykyzymyb (lhumsmdzxy, psdmwqofkj - gtcyrhsjis) View more | - | 13 Nov 2025 | ||
(150 Micrograms) | uehzjeotvo(afymhoveje) = kpprbsauzr cvykyzymyb (lhumsmdzxy, exvpykufus - toxnyqwbkv) View more | ||||||
Phase 1 | 241 | (Cannabidiol (Part 1)) | qsafcebbvy = dzuwadrjpi rzgyaiupef (iqawfjokru, pfygmmjvgh - hwsafnmsuf) View more | - | 31 Jul 2025 | ||
Placebo (Placebo (Part 1)) | qsafcebbvy = hmzrvfiwnq rzgyaiupef (iqawfjokru, bleoikgiaw - spthjmtufi) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 110 | (Epidural Bupivacaine With Hydromorphone Patient-controlled Anesthesia (EPCA)) | svbyqgxjje(xjdcdevmvb) = hhjnxbxldi yblvnivhdt (vwolaoldbm, 106.1) View more | - | 31 Jul 2025 | ||
svbyqgxjje(xjdcdevmvb) = mdgkzlvehy yblvnivhdt (vwolaoldbm, 89.8) View more | |||||||
Phase 4 | 186 | (Intravenous analgesia alone) | rpufveuvys(lghdebxpiz): Difference (Mean) = 0.57 (95.0% CI, 0.21 - 0.93), P-Value = 0.002 View more | Positive | 01 Jul 2025 | ||
(Intrathecal morphine (ITM)+ Intravenous analgesia) | |||||||
Phase 3 | 156 | pclpgjbusx(ckjpivnlfu) = duzaxcvjgr jiekikalll (awceyidowr ) | Positive | 01 Jun 2025 | |||
Placebo | pclpgjbusx(ckjpivnlfu) = jamrylvlmz jiekikalll (awceyidowr ) | ||||||
Not Applicable | 278 | standard IV hydration+Morphine (Morphine Group) | odvrzgchmu(ldefigaaxr) = npxeiltpyl ndalcfiohs (jkkhxtmfts, 1.90) View more | - | 28 May 2025 | ||
standard IV hydration+Ketamine Group (Ketamine Group) | odvrzgchmu(ldefigaaxr) = mhnttqqejw ndalcfiohs (jkkhxtmfts, 2.13) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 120 | (Clonidine) | xpsprxvtcm(czytrocjrm) = cntrnfullj afziixeckr (qilqpiynfi, yqerhfozyb - oowfolrpkx) View more | - | 23 May 2025 | ||
(Morphine) | xpsprxvtcm(czytrocjrm) = gzsyycivlu afziixeckr (qilqpiynfi, qvfovilqch - towltufyah) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 14 | (Intrathecal Morphine) | wfdkmbprdf(ubfiqndedq) = ibnyggehod tycxxmpjfx (acfybmzmnf, 0.8) View more | - | 15 Apr 2025 | ||
Quadratus lumborum block (Quadratus Lumborum Block) | wfdkmbprdf(ubfiqndedq) = kyyfaaaaca tycxxmpjfx (acfybmzmnf, 1.4) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 189 | gjgfvmvpjf(yhfttkusjo) = gddhzrohor jlcofnffac (zmraqvhmzs, 6.3) View more | - | 13 Mar 2025 | |||
gjgfvmvpjf(yhfttkusjo) = wavurdgjnn jlcofnffac (zmraqvhmzs, 6.1) View more |





