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Equivalent doses of opioid analgesics | |||
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!Analgesic/Route | |||
!Dose | |||
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|Codeine: PO | |||
|100 mg | |||
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|Diamorphine: IM, IV, SC | |||
|3 mg | |||
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|Dihydrocodeine: PO | |||
|100 mg | |||
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|Morphine: PO | |||
|10 mg | |||
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|Morphine: IM, IV, SC | |||
|5 mg | |||
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|Oxycodone: PO | |||
|6.6 mg | |||
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|Tramadol: PO | |||
|100 mg | |||
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Route of Administration : IV | |||
Revision as of 02:13, 30 September 2020
Pronunciation
Introduction
Diamorphine is a more potent opioid analgesic than morphine. It is used for the relief of severe pain especially in palliative care.
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Diamorphine | DD |
Equivalent doses of opioid analgesics
| Analgesic/Route | Dose |
|---|---|
| Codeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Diamorphine: IM, IV, SC | 3 mg |
| Dihydrocodeine: PO | 100 mg |
| Morphine: PO | 10 mg |
| Morphine: IM, IV, SC | 5 mg |
| Oxycodone: PO | 6.6 mg |
| Tramadol: PO | 100 mg |
Route of Administration : IV
