Precursor to metabolite: Morphine ER tablets to Morphine-6-glucuronide

Morphine ER tablets is converted to Morphine-6-glucuronide by UGT2B7.

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The pair

Morphine ER tablets — Extended-release morphine tablet for continuous severe pain; never for as-needed relief.
Morphine-6-glucuronide — Potent opioid-active morphine metabolite; renal accumulation can prolong analgesia, sedation, and respiratory depression.

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