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- Opiate Conversion Calculator
The Opiate Conversion Calculator converts between different types and routes of opiates
- Opioid Equivalence Chart
The half life of the two drugs needs to be considered when converting so that the patient does not experience breakthrough pain or receive too much opiate during the conversion period
- Opioid opiate conversion tables – switching between opioid medicines
Opioid conversions and ratios may vary depending on the resource used The conversions used in these guidelines are based on consensus of use across Scotland and reference sources
- Severn Hospice Opioid Conversion Table – For Use in Adult Palliative . . .
Converting from a weak oral opioid to oral morphine: Multiply the total 24-hr dose of weak opioid by its potency ratio to get the equivalent total 24-hr dose of oral morphine
- Conversion of Opioid Medicines Dosages
To calculate a prn dose, divide the total daily dosage of opioid by six An appropriate prn dose for the example above would be 20 mg as required Where a dose increase is required for the patient, ensure that the calculated dose is safe for the patient
- Opioid Conversion Table - BC Renal
To make 20 mg of oxycodone, four Percocet tablets q4h are required, which contain toxic amount of acetaminophen The maximum recommended acetaminophen dose is 4000 mg or 12 x Percocet tabs per 24 hrs 6 Methadone has a prolonged and variable half-life; regular dosing increases potency
- A GUIDE TO OPIOID DOSE CONVERSIONS - nhstaysidecdn. scot. nhs. uk
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 (≈) conversion for different opioids and be used as a guide
- Opioid Conversion Charts (Adults) 2024 Update
Conversion between opioids and methadone is complicated and depends on starting dose and duration of administration Conversions to and from methadone should always be with specialist advice Conversion methods used by palliative care may vary from those used by pain specialists
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