Precautions and Warnings With Morphine Sulfate/Naltrexone Hydrochloride

Prior to starting a new medication, it is important to be aware of its warnings and precautions. With morphine sulfate/naltrexone hydrochloride, these precautions include the danger of becoming addicted to the medication, the safety of taking the medicine when pregnant or breastfeeding, and potential drug interactions. Warnings and precautions also extend to people who have a head injury, lung disease, or liver disease.

Morphine-Naltrexone Drug Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Morphine Sulfate/Naltrexone Hydrochloride?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking morphine sulfate/naltrexone hydrochloride (Embeda™) if you have:

A head injury or high intracranial pressure
Severe abdominal (stomach) pain
A history of drug or alcohol dependence
Gallbladder or pancreas disease
Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Hypothyroidism
Asthma
Addison's disease
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH)
Lung disease of any sort
Seizures or epilepsy
Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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