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Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets

Fujian Cancer Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule Under review Quality 0/100

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets is a Opioid analgesic Small molecule drug developed by Fujian Cancer Hospital. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Cancer pain management, Moderate to severe chronic pain in cancer patients.

Morphine sulfate binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception and provide analgesia.

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets are a type of medication classified as a mu opioid receptor agonist. They are used to treat various conditions, including cancer pain, chronic pain, and opioid-induced constipation, among others.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameMorphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets
SponsorFujian Cancer Hospital
Drug classOpioid analgesic
TargetMu-opioid receptor (μ-OR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology; Pain Management
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Morphine is a mu-opioid receptor agonist that modulates pain signaling by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the transmission and perception of pain signals. The sustained-release formulation provides prolonged drug delivery over an extended period, allowing for less frequent dosing in chronic pain management. This formulation is particularly useful in cancer pain management where continuous analgesia is required.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets

What is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets is a Opioid analgesic drug developed by Fujian Cancer Hospital, indicated for Cancer pain management, Moderate to severe chronic pain in cancer patients.

How does Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets work?

Morphine sulfate binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception and provide analgesia.

What is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets used for?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets is indicated for Cancer pain management, Moderate to severe chronic pain in cancer patients.

Who makes Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets is developed by Fujian Cancer Hospital (see full Fujian Cancer Hospital pipeline at /company/fujian-cancer-hospital).

What drug class is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets in?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets belongs to the Opioid analgesic class. See all Opioid analgesic drugs at /class/opioid-analgesic.

What development phase is Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets in?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets?

Common side effects of Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets include Constipation, Nausea, Drowsiness/Sedation, Dizziness, Vomiting, Respiratory depression.

What does Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets target?

Morphine Sulfate Sustained-release Tablets targets Mu-opioid receptor (μ-OR) and is a Opioid analgesic.

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