Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
• Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy adults, <3g in CKD, <2g in liver disease or cirrhosis)
• Oral NSAIDs or IV ketorolac (avoid NSAIDs if CKD or >2 of the following risk factors: history of GI ulcer, age >60, on steroids, on ASA/anticoagulation)
• Opioid: Hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, tramadol, codeine
• Topical: Lidocaine patch, menthol cream, lidocaine/prilocaine cream, capsaicin cream
• Neuropathic agents: Gabapentin, pregabalin, SNRIs, TCAs
• Anti-spasmodic: Baclofen, cyclobenzaprine, tizanidine
Opioid Equianalgesia Conversion Table:
• Morphine 10 IV, 25 PO
• Hydromorphone 2 IV, 5 PO
• Oxycodone 20 PO
• Hydrocodone 25 PO
• Codeine 100 IV, 200 PO
• Fentanyl 0.15 IV
• Tramadol 100 IV, 120 PO
Dr. Satya Patel @SatyaPatelMD
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