Opioids
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Background
- Class of analgesic medications that act primarily on the μ-opioid receptor
Morphine Milligram Equivalent Dose
| Drug | MME per mg PO | MME per mg IV/SC |
|---|---|---|
| Codeine | 0.1 | — |
| Morphine | 1 | 2 |
| Oxycodone | 2 | — |
| Hydromorphone | 5 | 10 |
| Fentanyl | 200 MME per 50 mcg/h transdermal | |
- IV is essentially twice as strong as PO
