Efficacy and pharmacokinetics of a new controlled-release morphine sulfate 200-mg tablet.

Hanks, G W; Hanna, M; Finlay, I; Radstone, D J; Keeble, T · J Pain Symptom Manage · 1995

rct · Level II

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Abstract

Nineteen of 25 patients (14 female) with advanced malignant disease completed a randomized controlled trial of a new high-dose (200 mg) tablet formulation of controlled-release morphine. Compared with the currently available 100-mg tablets there were no differences in pain severity or adverse effects with the new formulation. In four patients, full 12-hr plasma morphine concentration profiles at steady state were obtained and showed no significant differences between the same dose provided as 100-mg and 200-mg tablets in Cmax, tmax, or other pharmacokinetic indices.

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