Morphine
Increases venous capacitance and reduces R, relieving pulmonary
congestion- decreasing intramyocardial wall tension and
myocardial
oxygen requirements.
Dose: Pulmonary Edema or Ischemic chest pain; 1 to 3 mg slow
IV over 1 to 5 min until desired effect achieved
Monitor for respiratory depression, hypotension, bradycardia,
decreased LOC
Have Narcan available for reversal