Given the national shortage of varying opiates, you may find this information helpful:
IV equianelgesic:
- Morphine 4mg – typically given 4-8mg
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 0.6 mg – typically given 0.5-1 mg
- Fentanyl 40mcg (0.4mg) – typically given 50-100 mcg
PO equianalgesic:
- Morphine sulfate 5mg
- Hydrocodone 5mg
- Oxycodone 5mg
- Tramadol 50mg
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 1.25mg
IV to PO conversion:
- Morphine 5 mg IV = 15 mg PO (IR and extended)
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) 1 mg IV = 5 mg PO
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