Recent news on Morphine Sulfate

Former Nurse Sentenced to 63 Months in Jail for Tampering With ...  -  25 May 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),Smith then substituted other pills that Smith had selected because the pills resembled the oxycodone and morphine sulfate he removed.

Positive Pharmacokinetic Study Results Presented By Alpharma  -  May 6, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),KADIAN® capsules are an extended-release oral formulation of morphine sulfate indicated for the management of moderate-to-severe pain, when a continuous,

King Pharmaceuticals Reports First-Quarter 2007 Financial Results  -  May 10, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...portfolio of marketed products with the acquisition of AVINZA(R) (morphine sulfate extended release), a true once-a-day oral formulation of morphine."

Inflexxion Presents Internet Survey Results About Prescription ...  -  May 7, 2007
Emediawire (press release),Findings show product-specific abuse rates and suggest that Alpharma's KADIAN® (morphine-sulfate extended-release) Capsules are abused less than comparators

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Announces First Quarter Results  -  May 11, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),February 2007, Ligand completed the sale of AVINZA (morphine sulfate extended release capsules) and associated assets to King Pharmaceuticals,

Courthouse records  -  May 2, 2007
Worcester Telegram,Alonzo Jones, 24, of 37 Endicott St., Worcester, charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of morphine sulfate with intent to

New Dosage Strength Approved for Kadian  -  Apr 25, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,The FDA has approved a 10 mg strength for Alpharma’s Kadian (morphine sulfate extended-release) capsules. Kadian is indicated for the management of moderate

FDA Approves Alpharma's Kadian New 10mg Strength  -  Apr 24, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),KADIAN(R) is Alpharma's branded extended release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20mg, 30mg, 50mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100mg and 200mg dosage

Neuromed Licenses Late-Stage Pain Drug From ALZA For $30M  -  Apr 24, 2007
BioWorld Online,...which includes Avinza (morphine sulfate extended-release capsules, King Pharmaceuticals Inc.) and Kadian (sustained-release morphine capsules,

Despite deaths at the Minneapolis Veterans Home, families forgive  -  Apr 23, 2007
West Central Tribune,Brown died at 5:05 pm, 85 minutes after a hospice nurse treating his discomfort gave him morphine sulfate, a drug to which he was allergic.

Despite vet deaths, families not bitter  -  Apr 21, 2007
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),Brown died at 5:05 pm, 85 minutes after a hospice nurse treating his discomfort gave him morphine sulfate, a drug to which he was allergic.

Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Manitowoc man  -  Apr 4, 2007
Sheboygan Press,...one tablet of Oxycodone, seven doses of Dura-Doze, which contains codeine, five tablets of morphine sulfate, and 160 Gabapentin pills.

4 arrested in Yonkers drug raid  -  Apr 13, 2007
The Journal News.com,Confiscated in the apartment were 237 morphine sulfate pills, 159 Xanax pills, 8 Klonopin pills, 19 Lasix pills, 77 unknown pills, three bags of cocaine,

Courthouse records  -  Mar 28, 2007
Worcester Telegram,Amaury Cruz, 51, of 61 Chandler St., Worcester, charged with possession of dextroamphetamine sulfate, possession of morphine sulfate, and possession of

Loeb Cuts Ligand Stake  -  Mar 29, 2007
TheStreet.comKing paid $480 million for the prescription drug, which is a morphine sulfate pill that treats chronic pain.

FDA Approves Alpharma's KADIAN(R) New 200 Mg Strength  -  Mar 23, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),KADIAN(R) is Alpharma's branded extended release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20 mg, 30 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg and 100 mg dosages.

Morphine kills pain not patients  -  Mar 22, 2007
SpiritIndia,Morphine sulfate occurs as white, feathery, silky crystals, ... Each ORAMORPH SR Tablet contains 15 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, or 100 mg Morphine Sulfate USP.

Slow-release Morphine Reduces Level Of Intractable Cough  -  Feb 28, 2007
Science Daily (press release)The investigators found a "rapid and highly significant reduction by 40 percent in daily cough scores was noted by patients on slow-release morphine sulfate

FDA Approves Alpharma's KADIAN(R) New 200 Mg Strength  -  Mar 1, 2007
Earthtimes.orgKADIAN(R) (morphine sulfate extended-release) Capsules are an extended- release formulation of morphine sulfate indicated for the management of

New Kadian Dosage Strength Approved  -  Mar 1, 2007
Facts and Comparisons,The FDA has approved Alpharma Inc.’s Kadian (morphine sulfate) 200 mg extended-release capsules, indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain in

FDA OK's high dose of Alpharma's Kadian  -  Mar 1, 2007
United Press InternationalKadian, an extended-release morphine-sulfate product, is currently marketed in several dosages, from 20 mg to 100 mg.

Ligand sells Avinza to King Pharmaceuticals  -  Feb 26, 2007
San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription),San Diego-based Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: LGND) announced Monday the completion of the sale of its morphine sulfate extended-release capsules

Anna Nicole: Stolen Document Sheds Light on Her Death  -  Mar 19, 2007
Associated Content,..."Most well-known is morphine sulfate. The second well-known is Dilaudid. And perhaps the less well known for usage, either in pregnancy or addiction or for

King Pharmaceuticals Completes Strategic Acquisition of Avinza  -  Feb 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),AVINZA(R)(morphine sulfate extended-release): For a variety of chronic pain syndromes such as osteoarthritis, low back, and cancer for pain patients

Drugs found in home lead to arrest  -  Mar 22, 2007
Houston Chronicle,The pills included hydrocodone, Valium, steroids Oxycotin and morphine sulfate, investigators said. Montgomery County Lt. Philip Cash said Cochran was

Three dead at veterans home after errors.  -  Feb 28, 2007
Think Progress,Two of the men who died were in hospice care; one was given penicillin and the other morphine sulfate when they were allergic to the drugs.

Governor orders monitoring of Veterans Home after 3 deaths  -  Feb 27, 2007
In-Forum (subscription),Investigators found one of the men who died was given penicillin and another was given morphine sulfate when they were allergic to the drugs.

Kadian Receives FDA Marketing Approval  -  Mar 1, 2007
Forbes,...capsule of the drug, which is an extended-release version of morphine sulfate for round-the-clock management of moderate-to-severe chronic pain.

Kadian receives FDA marketing approval  -  Mar 1, 2007
BusinessWeekThe agency approved Alpharma's application for a 200-milligram capsule of the drug, which is an extended-release version of morphine sulfate for

King Pharmaceuticals Procures Avinza from Ligand for $295M  -  Feb 27, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),...its asset purchase agreement with Ligand Pharmaceuticals under which King has acquired the pain medication Avinza® (morphine sulfate extended-release).

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Announces Fourth Quarter Results  -  Mar 16, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),In February 2007, Ligand completed the sale of AVINZA (morphine sulfate extended release capsules) and associated assets to King Pharmaceuticals,

King Pharmaceuticals Reports Year-End and Fourth-Quarter 2006 ...  -  Feb 28, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...our product portfolio, particularly through our acquisition of AVINZA(R) (morphine sulfate extended release), a true once-a-day formulation of morphine.

King Pharmaceuticals Reports Year-End and Fourth-Quarter 2006 ...  -  Feb 28, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...our product portfolio, particularly through our acquisition of AVINZA ® (morphine sulfate extended release), a true once-a-day formulation of morphine.

Arrest of trio, drug seizures cut supply chain, police say  -  Mar 13, 2007
Orlando Sentinel,Police arrested Witt on the trafficking charges, in addition to possession of morphine sulfate without a prescription, possession of marijuana and drug

Regional digest  -  Mar 2, 2007
Worcester Telegram,According to prosecutors, Mr. Smith stole oxycodone and morphine sulfate by removing those pill from their packaging and then replacing them with

Garden State Business Briefs  -  Mar 1, 2007
Newark Star Ledger,Kadian is Alpharma's extended release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20-mg, 30-mg, 50-mg, 60-mg, 80-mg and 100-mg dosages.

Pawlenty orders monitoring at vets nursing home  -  Feb 28, 2007
Post-Bulletin,Two of the men were in hospice care; one was given penicillin and the other morphine sulfate when they were allergic to the drugs.

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Completes Sale of Avinza to King ...  -  Feb 27, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),2007 - Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) announced today the completion of the sale of AVINZA(R) (morphine sulfate extended-release

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Completes Sale of AVINZA to King ...  -  Feb 26, 2007
Business Wire (press release),SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) announced today the completion of the sale of AVINZA ® (morphine sulfate

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Completes Sale of AVINZA to King ...  -  Feb 26, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:LGND) announced today the completion of the sale of AVINZA(R) (morphine sulfate extended-release capsules) and

Event Brief of Q4 2006 Endo Pharmaceuticals Earnings Conference ...  -  Mar 1, 2007
Insurance News Net,Expects the additional competition to continue to adversely affect market share and price of both Endocet and morphine sulfate extended release tablets. 9.

Stubborn Cough Fades With Morphine  -  Feb 19, 2007
Lex 18,The patients were enrolled in an eight-week trial in which they received slow-release morphine sulfate or a placebo for their stubborn cough.

Slow-release morphine helps chronic persistent cough  -  Feb 15, 2007
News-Medical.net,The investigators found a "rapid and highly significant reduction by 40 percent in daily cough scores was noted by patients on slow-release morphine sulfate

Tapentadol HCI Shows Some Promise for Treating Pain Associated ...  -  Feb 14, 2007
DG NewsClinicians randomized patients within 6 hours following the surgery, assigning patients to tapentadol HCl (25, 50, 75, 100, or 200 mg), morphine sulfate 60

Low-Dose Morphine Puts Damper on Chronic Cough  -  Feb 15, 2007
MedPage Today,15 -- Low-dose slow-release morphine sulfate reduces the severity and frequency of chronic intractable cough by 40%, researchers found here.

Alpharma Data Demonstrates Alcohol Does Not Significantly Affect ...  -  Feb 10, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),KADIAN(R) (morphine sulfate extended-release) Capsules are an extended- release formulation of morphine sulfate indicated for the management of

Alpharma Data Demonstrates Alcohol Does Not Significantly Affect ...  -  Feb 9, 2007
Earthtimes.org9 -- Alpharma Inc. , a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company, presented results of a Phase IV study of KADIAN(R) (morphine sulfate

Endo Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2006 ...  -  Feb 22, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The quarterly and year-to-date decrease in 2006 is due to increased generic competition with the company's morphine sulfate extended-release tablets.

Study: Low-Dose Morphine Reduces Cough Level  -  Feb 18, 2007
All Headline News...found that a highly significant reduction by 40 percent in daily cough scores was noted by patients using slow-release morphine sulfate.

Alpharma Data Demonstrates Alcohol Does Not Significantly Affect ...  -  Feb 9, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),About KADIAN(R) Capsules KADIAN(R) (morphine sulfate extended-release) Capsules are an extended- release formulation of morphine sulfate indicated for the

Alcohol does not affect pharmacokinetics of Kadian  -  Feb 10, 2007
HULIQ,Alpharma Inc. (NYSE: ALO), a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company, presented results of a Phase IV study of KADIAN® (morphine sulfate

Prescription drugs hit streets  -  Feb 13, 2007
Waterloo Record,Rochon's lawyer, Brad Dempster, said his client was taking morphine sulfate because of a back injury caused by a car accident. He's on disability.

Alpharma (ALO) Presented Results of a Phase IV Study of KADIAN  -  Feb 9, 2007
StreetInsider.com (subscription),Alpharma Inc. (NYSE: ALO) presented results of a Phase IV study of KADIAN (morphine sulfate extended-release) Capsules that demonstrate the pharmacokinetics

FTC Challenges Hospira/Mayne Pharma Deal  -  18 Jan 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Morphine Sulfate. Injectable morphine is a widely used opioid analgesic used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain. Hospira is a leading producer of the

Prairieville couple nabbed on drug possession, distribution charges  -  Dec 20, 2006
Gonzales Ascension Citizen,...four kilos of marijuana, over 400 units of oxycontin, nearly 300 units of morphine sulfate, xanax, hydrocodone, Alprazolam, diazepam and methadone.

SkyePharma aims for $82m with sale of injectable business  -  Jan 10, 2007
In-PharmaTechnologist.com,...include DepoCyt (cytarabine)for lymphomatous meningitis and DepoDur (morphine sulfate extended-release liposome injection) for post-operative pain.

FDA Approvals: Ziana, Kadian, Polyphenon E  -  Dec 1, 2006
Medscape (subscription)Morphine sulfate extended-release capsules are indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic

Prairieville couple nabbed on drug possession, distribution charges  -  Dec 20, 2006
Gonzales Ascension Citizen,...four kilos of marijuana, over 400 units of oxycontin, nearly 300 units of morphine sulfate, xanax, hydrocodone, Alprazolam, diazepam and methadone.

Continuous Infusion of Local Anesthetic at Iliac Crest Bone-Graft ...  -  Dec 1, 2006
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)Postoperatively, all study patients received morphine sulfate with use of a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The patients recorded the pain at the donor

Care home at fault in overdose scare  -  Dec 5, 2006
The Grand Rapids Press,When she complained of pain, confusion and having experienced several falls on Oct. 29, Corrigan was given three doses of morphine sulfate -- another

Dr N Prabhudev  -  Dec 19, 2006
Newindpress (subscription),Morphine sulfate may be necessary to help relieve severe anginal symptoms that have not resolved with initial therapy. Calcium channel blockers should not

10 sentenced by Eyster in Common Pleas Court  -  Dec 15, 2006
Mount Vernon News,...doctors and filled them at four different pharmacies for various drugs including Morphine Sulfate, Darvocet, Valium, Talwin, Vicodin and Percocet.

Alpharma Receives FDA Approval for Kadian(R) (Morphine Sulfate) ...  Oct 31, 2006
Kadian(R) is Alpharma's branded sustained release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20mg, 30mg, 50mg, 60mg and 100mg dosages. ... -DG News Tangipahoa drug raid nets four arrests  Nov 3, 2006
Deputies and agents found 1,013 methadone, 729 hydrocodone, 73 Soma and 25 morphine sulfate pills, the Sheriff’s Office said. -2TheAdvocate, Health :: Bayer HealthCare acquires western OTC cough & cold ...  Oct 25, 2006
...production base in China, its major products include raw materials such as “Buprenorphine Hydrochlorideâ€?, “Morphine Sulfateâ€?, “Cocaine Hydrochloride ... -SpiritIndia, Alpharma's pain drug Kadian OK'd in 80 mg  Oct 30, 2006
Kadian is a sustained-release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20 mg, 30 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg and 100 mg dosages, Alpharma said. ... -United Press International FDA Approves New Dosage of Alpharma Drug  Oct 30, 2006
...and 100-milligram doses. Kadian is a sustained-release morphine sulfate product prescribed for moderate to severe chronic pain. -Houston Chronicle, New Dosage Strength Approved for Kadian  Nov 1, 2006
The FDA has approved Alpharma Inc.’s Kadian (morphine sulfate) 80 mg sustained-release capsules, indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain ... -Facts and Comparisons, FDA approves new dosage of Alpharma drug  Oct 30, 2006
...milligram doses. Kadian is a sustained-release morphine sulfate product prescribed for moderate to severe chronic pain. Shares of ... -Hemscott, Endo Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results  Oct 24, 2006
For the third quarter, net sales from the company's other generic products, including Endocet(R) and the company's morphine sulfate extended-release tablets ... -Drug Newswire (press release), Alpharma (ALO) KADIAN 80mg Receives FDA Approval  Oct 30, 2006
KADIAN is Alpharma's branded sustained release morphine sulfate product and is currently marketed in 20mg, 30mg, 50mg, 60mg and 100mg dosages. ... -StreetInsider.com (subscription), Alpharma Granted FDA Approval For KADIAN 80mg Capsules; Expects To ...  Oct 30, 2006
2006. According to the Fort Lee, New Jersey-based company, KADIAN is its branded sustained release morphine sulfate product. The ... -Trading Markets, Alpharma Receives FDA Approval For KADIAN 80 Mg Capsules - Quick ...  Oct 30, 2006
...quarter of 2006. The company's product KADIAN contain morphine sulfate and is available in different dosage forms. The company noted ... -Trading Markets, Endo Pharma Q3 EPS Dips Yet Tops Estimate; Reiterates FY06 ...  Oct 19, 2006
Other generic products of the company, including Endocet and the company's morphine sulfate extended-release tablets, recorded net sales of $33.7 million in ... -Trading Markets, Doctor's license suspended  Oct 19, 2006
Oxycondone, Oxycontin, morphine sulfate and methadone were among some of the prescriptions he gave the woman, according to state documents. ... -Beloit Daily News, Medical Center Tops 3 Million IV Syringes Using IntelliFill iv ...  Oct 10, 2006
The pharmacy employs IntelliFill iv’s reservoir mode to produce saline and heparin flush solutions and morphine sulfate doses. ... -MedIndia, Trenton Police Department press report  Oct 17, 2006
During the search of Mr. Marshall, Officer Gurley found pills that were later found to contain Morphine Sulfate, Oxycodone, and Acetaminophen. ... -North Texas e-News, Ligand Announces Sale of Avinza  Sep 7, 2006
...announced today that it has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to transfer the assets associated with AVINZA (morphine sulfate extended-release ... -PharmaLive.com

King Pharmaceuticals Announces Strategic Acquisition of Avinza(R) ...  Sep 7, 2006
...agreement and related agreements with Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) to acquire rights to AVINZA(R) (morphine sulfate extended release). ... -Business Wire

Ligand Announces Sale of Oncology Product Lines As Next Step in ...  Sep 7, 2006
AVINZA (oral morphine sulfate extended-release capsules) is the first true once-a-day treatment for chronic to moderate-to-severe pain in patients who require ... -International News Service

King Pharma Acquires Rights To AVINZA From Legend To Treat Chronic ...  Sep 7, 2006
Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LGND | charts | news | PowerRating) to acquire rights to AVINZA® (morphine sulfate extended release). AVINZA ... -Trading Markets

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc (LGND) Considering Special Dividend ...  Sep 7, 2006
Inc (NASDAQ: LGND) has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to transfer the assets associated with AVINZA (morphine sulfate extended-release capsules ... -StreetInsider.com (subscription)

Preoperative Anxiety in Children May Predict More Painful ...  Aug 25, 2006
On the day of surgery, up to 0.1 mg/kg of morphine sulfate equivalent was given as codeine to children with a pain score of 3 or higher on the nurse ... -Medscape (subscription)

New Analysis Shows Kadian Alleviates Chronic Moderate-To-Severe ...  -  Nov 17, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),KADIAN® is an extended-release formulation of morphine sulfate that provides 12 to 24 hours of pain relief and is indicated for once-daily (QD) or

FDA Approvals: Ziana, Kadian, Polyphenon E  -  Dec 1, 2006
Medscape (subscription)Morphine sulfate extended-release capsules are indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic

Continuous Infusion of Local Anesthetic at Iliac Crest Bone-Graft ...  -  Dec 1, 2006
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)Postoperatively, all study patients received morphine sulfate with use of a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The patients recorded the pain at the donor

Care home at fault in overdose scare  -  Dec 5, 2006
The Grand Rapids Press,When she complained of pain, confusion and having experienced several falls on Oct. 29, Corrigan was given three doses of morphine sulfate -- another

Preoperative Anxiety in Children May Predict More Painful ...  Aug 25, 2006
On the day of surgery, up to 0.1 mg/kg of morphine sulfate equivalent was given as codeine to children with a pain score of 3 or higher on the nurse ... -Medscape (subscription)

KV Pharmaceutical Company Reports Fiscal 2007 First Quarter ...  Aug 8, 2006
...associated with the ANDA approvals received in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 for hydromorphone hydrochloride, oxycodone hydrochloride and morphine sulfate. ... -Yahoo! News

3 face charges in mercy killings  Jul 18, 2006
The arrest warrants said the three medical personnel injected lethal doses of morphine sulfate and a sedative, midazolan (trade name Versed) into the four ... -Washington Times

Deputies Make Arrest in Drug Investigation  Jul 11, 2006
They reported seizing 67 morphine sulfate pills, 101 Lorazepam pills, six Alprazolam pills, three firearms and $292 cash and other drug paraphernalia. ... -Southern Pines Pilot

Abraxis BioScience Completes Acquisition of the AstraZeneca US ...  Jun 28, 2006
Polocaine(R) (mepivacaine), Nesacaine(R) (chloroprocaine HCl Injection, USP), Sensorcaine(R) (bupivacaine), and Astramorph(R) (morphine sulfate injection, USP ... -Genetic Engineering News

Drug theft cited in firing  Jun 29, 2006
The paramedic was fired late last week. He was seen more than a week ago stealing morphine sulfate, a "very potent opiate," O'Keefe said. ... -Orlando Sentinel

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