Equianalgesic dosing of opioids.
The concept of opioid equianalgesia, limitations in current dose conversion systems, equianalgesic dose tables, and computer assisted dose conversions are discussed. Conversions for methadone, fentanyl and hydromorphone are described.
Berdine
Hildegarde J
HJ
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA. berdine@duq.edu
Nesbit
Suzanne A
SA
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005283:Fentanyl / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D004091:Hydromorphone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008691:Methadone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013810:Therapeutic Equivalency
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D004091:Hydromorphone; D008691:Methadone; D005283:Fentanyl