What are the potential adverse effects of morphine use in patients with NSTE-ACS?
The potential adverse effects of morphine use in patients with NSTE-ACS include constipation, nausea, and/or vomiting, hypotension and respiratory depression. Excessive use of morphine can lead to more serious complications, such as respiratory or circulatory depression, which can be treated with naloxone (0.4 mg to 2.0 mg IV).