Posted by Declan on August 11, 2005, at 16:58:48
In reply to Drs/pharmacists please- anyone know opioid equivi?, posted by kerria on August 8, 2005, at 0:14:56
Oxycontin is slow release oxycodone right?
Milligram for milligram oxycodone is stronger than morphine when taken orally but has a shorter half-life. The slow release factor will complicate calculation, as will the poor oral absorption of morphine, but maybe oxycodone 1.5- 2mg = morphine 3mg. And of course morphine is more constipating than oxycodone, especially when taken orally. I find oxycodone more fuzzy or something.
Declan
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