SPL Set ID: 6023606c-150c-40c5-9175-598efe2a56c3
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Morphine is a phenanthrene-derivative opiate agonist. It is the principal alkaloid of opium and is considered to be the prototype of the opiate agonists. Morphine sulfate occurs as white, feathery, silky crystals; cubical masses of crystals; or a white, crystalline powder. When exposed to air it gradually loses water of hydration, and darkens on prolonged exposure to light. It is soluble in water and ethanol at room temperature. The chemical name of morphine sulfate is 7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-(5α,6α)-morphinan-3,6-diol sulfate (2:1) (salt), pentahydrate, with the following structural formula: (C 17 H 19 NO 3 ) 2 • H 2 SO 4 • 5H 2 O Molecular Weight is 758.83 Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution, free of antioxidants and preservatives, intended for intravenous administration. Each milliliter of sterile solution contains 4 mg, 8 mg, or 10 mg morphine sulfate and the following inactive ingredients: 0.2 mg edetate disodium, 0.4 mg citric acid monohydrate, sodium chloride to adjust isotonicity and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH. The pH range is 2.5 to 4.0. Chemical Structure