Converts between different types and routes of opiates. This calculator is for double-checking opiate conversion, and should NOT be used as the primary means for ordering. Select the opiate and route …

Published equianalgesic ratios are considered crude estimates at best and therefore it is imperative that careful consideration is given to individualizing the dose of the selected opioid. Dosage titration of the …

The opioid conversions provided are based on best available guidelines and product literature. The equi-analgesic dose of a given opioid can vary considerably between individual patients. At higher opioid …

· IV use (even at low doses and when given very slowly) may cause marked decrease in blood pressure; IV use is not recommended. · IM or SQ routes are the preferred parenteral routes. · Transdermal …

Use the oral to parenteral equianalgesic ratio: 25 mg PO morphine = 10 mg IV Morphine or a 2.5:1 ratio. Some experts recommend starting the new opioid at roughly 75% of the calculated dose to account …

It may be necessary to change a patient from one opioid to another to achieve optimum analgesia with fewer side effects or if a route becomes compromised. The table below gives an approximate (≈) …

Administer via programmed PCA device - ensure correct programme is selected on PCA pump for Oxycodone If commercially prepared PCA bags are not available, it may be required to prepare an …

Opiate conversion is conducted based on relative drug potency in equianalgesic charts. Remember to double-check the results before administering any drugs to your patients. You might also be …

May 14, 2025 · Calculate equivalent doses when converting between different opioid medications. This calculator uses standard conversion factors to estimate equivalent analgesic dosing. Important …

Dec 12, 2025 · Dosage Oxycodone comes in tablets, capsules, and an oral solution. 2 OxyContin is a tablet form of oxycodone intended to be taken by mouth. The form you receive and the strength will …