Kadian is a extended-release capsule that is morphine sulfate that is used to treat patients that have moderate to severe pain and is used around the clock and suppose to last for an extended period of time. It is not supposed to be used for post-op pain, patients that have never taken an opioid, and not for pain that is not constant. Kadian is very easy to become addicted to illicit or legal. There is a big problem with the misuse people selling the drug and also abuse.The capsules should not be crushed or chewed or dissolved because the rapid release of the Kadian and its absorptions could cause a fatal dose.
Kadian is a federally controlled substance that is abused on the streets . You should keep your prescription of Kadian in a safe place because people will steal it and sell it or misuse abuse it. Don’t share Kadian with anyone else because it could kill them. If you are allergic to morphine you should not take Kadian and you should not take it if you are having a asthma attack or a bowel blockage and do not take with alcohol or any other drugs. It can cause bad breathing problems that could be life threatening even used the wrong way. You should never drive if you are taking Kadian or do any hazardous activities.
Kadian should be used with extreme caution because it can cause addiction and it can cause death.