Drug details
Kadian (morphine sulfate extended-release)
type of Opioid Analgesics
Kadian (morphine sulfate) is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting morphine is taken as needed for pain. Extended-release morphine is for use when around-the-clock pain relief is needed. Kadian is available in generic form.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- nausea,
- headache,
- lightheadedness,
- dizziness,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
- constipation,
- loss of appetite,
- weight loss,
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling),
- stomach pain,
- sleep problems (insomnia), or
- drowsiness,
- memory problems,
- spinning sensation,
- strange dreams.
The following drugs are related to Kadian, either as a replacement or used together:
- Trezix Capsules (acetaminophen, caffeine and dihydrocodeine bitartrate)
- Belbuca (buprenorphine buccal film)
- Ionsys (fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system)
- Zamicet (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen oral solution)
- Palladone (hydromorphone hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
- Methadose Oral Concentrate (methadone hydrochloride)
- Morphine Tablets (morphine sulfate extended-release tablets)
- Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution (morphine sulfate oral solution)