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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Dr. Satya Patel @SatyaPatelMD · 4 years ago
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