Table 1 Equianalgesic dose (mg) of different types of opioids [47, 48]
Types of Opioids (Route) | Oral | Parenterala |
|---|---|---|
Morphine sulfate | 30Â mg | 10Â mg (IV), 15Â mg (SC) |
Pethidine hydrochloride (IV) | – | 100 mg (IV) |
Codeine phosphate tablet (Oral) | 200 mg | – |
Fentanyl citrate (IV) | – | 0.1 mg |
Methadone and Tramadol | Morphine dose equivalence not being reliably established | |