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.
While a medically induced coma puts a patient in a very deep unconscious state, sedation puts a patient in a semi-conscious state. Sedation is often given to allow a patient to be comfortable during a surgical or medical procedure and is administered through an intravenous catheter (IV), with minimal side effects.