MS Contin
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MS Contin is a brand of a time-release
d formulation of morphine sulfate, usually taken every twelve hours for chronic pain. MS Contin is a trademark of Purdue Pharma
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It is available in tablet and liquid formulas in doses of 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 60mg, 100mg and 200mg. Due to its strength, it is typically prescribed to cancer
patients and victims of severe but non-cognitive-damaging trauma.
MS Contin is a DEA Schedule II substance in the United States.
Alternative formulations made and marketed by other pharmaceutical companies include King Pharmaceuticals
' Avinza and Actavis Pharmaceuticals' Kadian. Kadian is available in various strengths. There has been some concern regarding the issue that some capsules contain pellets (made by the process of extrusion and Spheronization (a trademark of Caleva Process Solutions) while others contain powder. There is no difference in efficacy between the powder and pellet forms.
Sustained release
Time release technology, also known as sustained-release , sustained-action , extended-release , time-release or timed-release, controlled-release , modified release , or continuous-release , is a mechanism used in pill tablets or capsules to...
d formulation of morphine sulfate, usually taken every twelve hours for chronic pain. MS Contin is a trademark of Purdue Pharma
Purdue Pharma
Purdue Pharma L.P., is a privately held pharmaceutical company founded by physicians and now located in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. In its early years, Purdue was known for its antiseptic product, Betadine Solution, and its Senokot laxatives...
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It is available in tablet and liquid formulas in doses of 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 60mg, 100mg and 200mg. Due to its strength, it is typically prescribed to cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
patients and victims of severe but non-cognitive-damaging trauma.
MS Contin is a DEA Schedule II substance in the United States.
Alternative formulations made and marketed by other pharmaceutical companies include King Pharmaceuticals
King Pharmaceuticals
King Pharmaceuticals , was the world's 39th largest pharmaceutical company, based in Bristol, Tennessee. However, on October 12, 2010, King was acquired by Pfizer for $14.25 per share. King produced a wide range of pharmaceuticals, including Altace for heart attack prevention, Levoxyl for...
' Avinza and Actavis Pharmaceuticals' Kadian. Kadian is available in various strengths. There has been some concern regarding the issue that some capsules contain pellets (made by the process of extrusion and Spheronization (a trademark of Caleva Process Solutions) while others contain powder. There is no difference in efficacy between the powder and pellet forms.