Table 1.
Drug | Administration | Dose (mg) | Conversion factor | PO morphine equivalent dose (mg) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Morphine | PO | 10 | 1 | 10 |
IV | 10 | 3 | 30 | |
Hydromorphone | PO | 10 | 4 | 40 |
IV | 10 | 20 | 200 | |
Hydrocodone | PO | 10 | 1 | 10 |
Oxycodone | PO | 10 | 1.5 | 15 |
Tramadol | PO | 10 | 0.25 | 2.5 |
PO, oral; IV, intravenous.