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morphine sulfate extended release capsules ›
Regulatory · United States
Marketing authorisations
FDA — authorised 20 March 2002
Application: NDA021260
Marketing authorisation holder: KING PHARMS LLC
Local brand name: AVINZA
Indication: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE — ORAL
Status: approved
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Safety signals — FAERS
Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.
Window: 20 April 2025 – 20 April 2026
Total reports: 77
Most-reported reactions
Drug Abuse — 51 reports (66.23%) Death — 8 reports (10.39%) Completed Suicide — 4 reports (5.19%) Intentional Drug Misuse — 4 reports (5.19%) Drug Ineffective — 3 reports (3.9%) Medication Residue Present — 3 reports (3.9%) Agitation — 1 report (1.3%) Alanine Aminotransferase Increased — 1 report (1.3%) Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased — 1 report (1.3%) Aspiration — 1 report (1.3%)
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morphine sulfate extended release capsules in other countries
Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.
Frequently asked questions
Is morphine sulfate extended release capsules approved in United States?
Yes. FDA authorised it on 20 March 2002; FDA has authorised it.
Who is the marketing authorisation holder for morphine sulfate extended release capsules in United States?
KING PHARMS LLC holds the US marketing authorisation.