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morphine sulfate

MORPHINE SULFATE

morphine sulfate (MORPHINE SULFATE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Pacira Ireland Limited. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 10
Pipeline programs 9
News articles 0
Drug details — morphine sulfate
US status
approved
Class
—
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR
Patents
10
Programs
9
Data quality
0.89
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Quick answer

morphine sulfate (MORPHINE SULFATE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Pacira Ireland Limited. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN morphine sulfate
Brand MORPHINE SULFATE
Mechanism Mu opioid receptor agonist
Target Mu-type opioid receptor
Route INTRAMUSCULAR
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Originator Pacira Ireland Limited

Mechanism of action

Mu opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Mu-type opioid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved —

Pipeline programs

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  1. APHP 230842 Phase 3 · PARItec · patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency due to amyot
  2. APHP211044 Phase 3 · PARItec · urgency, limb injuries
  3. DepoDur (extended-release epidural morphine) Phase 1 · Pacira Ireland · Postoperative Pain
  4. Morphine Sulfate Phase 1 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Opioid Use Disorder
  5. IV morphine sulfate Approved · Pacira Ireland · Bowel Obstruction
  6. IV morphine sulfate or Sponsor-approved equivalent Approved · Pacira Ireland · Retraction of Colostomy
  7. IV morphine sulfate or Sponsor-approved equivalent Approved · Pacira Ireland · Bowel Obstruction
  8. morphine sulfate Approved · Pacira Ireland · Bowel Obstruction

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Related patents

Browse patents Pacira Ireland Limited patent hub

  1. US 12364764

    Sustained release thermosetting gels comprising sodium channel blockers and the methods of making same

    Expires Mon Jul 17 2045 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  2. US 10398648

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Aug 29 2039 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  3. US 10045941

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Aug 09 2038 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  4. US 9808424

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Nov 02 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  5. US 9757336

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Sep 07 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  6. US 9737483

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Aug 17 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  7. US 9737482

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Aug 17 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  8. US 9730892

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Aug 10 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  9. US 9724302

    Method for formulating large diameter synthetic membrane vesicles

    Expires Mon Aug 03 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

  10. US 9585838

    Production of multivesicular liposomes

    Expires Mon Mar 02 2037 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is morphine sulfate?

morphine sulfate (MORPHINE SULFATE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Pacira Ireland Limited. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for morphine sulfate?

MORPHINE SULFATE is a marketed brand name for morphine sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of morphine sulfate?

morphine sulfate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.

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