Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-84 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 23 2006 |
Keywords
- Conversions
- Dose
- Equianalgesia
- Equianalgesic
- Fentanyl
- Hydromorphone
- Methadone
- Opioid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
- Pharmacology (medical)