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What is tincture of opium liquid, and how does it work (mechanism of action)?
Opium tincture is an oral liquid medication used to
control diarrhea. Opium tincture contains morphine which is an opioid pain
reliever. Opioids can reduce gastrointestinal motility, propulsion, secretions,
and increase gastrointestinal muscle tone. These effects help in controlling
diarrhea. Opium tincture is a controlled substance.
What brand names are available for tincture of opium liquid?
N/A
Is tincture of opium liquid available as a generic drug?
Yes
Do I need a prescription for tincture of opium liquid?
Yes
What are the side effects of tincture of opium liquid?
Side effects of opium tincture are:
- sedation,
- constipation,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- itching, and
- rash.
Respiratory depression and physical and psychological dependence also occur.
What is the dosage for tincture of opium liquid?
- Adults: Take 0.6 ml by mouth 4 times a day not to exceed 6 ml per day.
- Children: Safe and effective use of opium tincture is not established in
children.
Which drugs or supplements interact with tincture of opium liquid?
Opium tincture should not be used with medications like
naltrexone and buprenorphine because they increase sedation and lower beneficial
effect of opium tincture.
Opium tincture contains morphine. Morphine should be avoided in patients
treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to enhance toxicity of
morphine including confusion, high blood pressure, tremor, hyperactivity, coma,
and death. Drugs in this class include isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil),
tranylcypromine (Parnate), selegiline (Eldepryl), and procarbazine (Matulane),
and linezolid (Zyvox). Morphine should not be administered within 14 days of
stopping an MAOI.
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Is tincture of opium liquid safe to take if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
There are no adequate studies done on opium tincture to determine
safe and effective use in
pregnant women.
Opium tincture contains morphine. Morphine is excreted in
breast milk; however, the American Academy of Pediatrics committee states that
it is safe to use while
breastfeeding.
What else should I know about tincture of opium liquid?
What preparations of tincture of opium liquid are available?
Opium tincture is odorless oral liquid containing 10 mg of
anhydrous morphine per one ml.
How should I keep tincture of opium liquid stored?
Store tincture of opium at room temperature between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C).