Use of morphine should be avoided in all of the following patients EXCEPT?
Morphine is used for the treatment of myocardial infarction (ischemic hea disease) and LVF. Morphine is contra-indicated in extremes of age i.e., very young and elderly persons. It is also contra-indicated in bronchial asthma because it can cause respiratory depression and worsen the condition. By increasing intrabiliary pressure, morphine can worsen the pain of biliary colic.
Ischemic hea disease patients
Bronchial asthma patients
Elderly male patients
Biliary colic patients
Opioids and Alcohols