Some of the common side effects of morphine sulfate include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several side effects of this drug, including a list of serious side effects that require prompt medical care.
sedation - a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent. physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions.
This is accomplished along a continuum of sedation levels: 1  Minimal sedation is equivalent to anxiolysis, that is, a drug-induced relief of apprehension with minimal effect on sensorium. 2  Moderate sedation is a depression of consciousness in which the patient can respond to external stimuli (verbal or tactile).