Technically hydromorphone is stronger than morphine. This simply means that a smaller quantity of hydromorphone has the same pain relieving effect as a
Hydromorphone and morphine IR formulation tablets must be prescribed under the same Hydromorphone 2 mg/1 mL, Dilaudid-HP, Hydromorphone
Technically hydromorphone is stronger than morphine. This simply means that a smaller quantity of hydromorphone has the same pain relieving effect as a larger
The chart below lists examples of more common side effects of hydromorphone and morphine. Both drugs: Hydromorphone: Morphine: dizziness: depression: Same common side effects as for both drugs:
PO to PO HM/MS Going from morphine to hydromorphone (same route) was 5:1 (M:HM) Going from hydromorphone to morphine (same route) was 3.7:1 (M:HM) Limitations of Lawlor study:
The chart below lists examples of more common side effects of hydromorphone and morphine. Both drugs: Hydromorphone: Morphine: dizziness: depression: Same common side effects as for both drugs:
The chart below lists examples of more common side effects of hydromorphone and morphine. Both drugs: Hydromorphone: Morphine: dizziness: depression: Same common side effects as for both drugs:
Morphine/24. Change drug, keep the same route (e.g. po morphine to po hydromorphone). Example: Change 90 mg q 12 Extended Release Morphine to oral Hydromorphone
The equianalgesic dose ratio for a switch from morphine to hydromorphone, for example, is generally considered to be the same as a switch from hydromorphone to morphine, i.e, a single ratio serves bidirectional switching.
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