Do KADIAN® (morphine sulfate extended-release) Capsules have side effects?
• KADIAN® capsules have a low incidence of side effects, most of which are mild to moderate in intensity. Those most commonly reported included drowsiness, constipation, nausea, dizziness, and anxiety2 • KADIAN® capsules are a Schedule II narcotic. As with other morphine-containing controlled substances, there is a potential risk of abuse with KADIAN® capsules. Serious adverse reactions that may be associated with the use of KADIAN® capsules are similar to those with other opioid analgesics and include: respiratory depression, respiratory arrest, circulatory depression, cardiac arrest, hypotension, and/or shock Full Prescribing Information References: 1. Floter T, Koch EMW, and the Kap-Cas Study Group. Comparison of two oral morphine formulations for chronic severe pain of malignant and nonmalignant origin: Kapanol™ vs MST®. Clin Drug Invest. 1997;14:183-191. 2. Ross E, Sasaki J, Weil A, Nicholson B. KADIAN® (morphine sulfate sustained-release capsules) improves quality of life in pati
