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.
MeSH terms
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Analgesics, Opioid*
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Fentanyl / administration & dosage
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Fentanyl / pharmacokinetics*
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Fentanyl / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Hydromorphone / administration & dosage
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Hydromorphone / pharmacokinetics*
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Hydromorphone / therapeutic use
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Methadone / administration & dosage
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Methadone / pharmacokinetics*
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Methadone / therapeutic use
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Pain / drug therapy*
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Therapeutic Equivalency
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Hydromorphone
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Methadone
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Fentanyl