What is Duramorph?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Duramorph is a injectable narcotic pain reliever that contains the active ingredient morphine. It can be injected intramuscularly (IM) into a large muscle or it can be administered intravenously (IV). Duramorph works by blocking perception of pain by the brain, so that you will not be aware of the pain signals being sent by your body.

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