Duration of effect of select long- and short acting opioids
Opioid Comparison Chart
Opioids are a class of drugs that are used to relieve pain. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Opioids can be very effective in relieving pain, but they can also be addictive and dangerous.
The potency of an opioid is measured by how much stronger it is compared to morphine. Morphine is the standard by which all other opioids are measured.
The following chart compares the potency of some common opioids:
Mnemonics for Opioids
There are a few mnemonics that can be used to help remember the potency of some common opioids.
M-M-H-H: Methadone, Morphine, Heroin, Hydrocodone
F-O-X: Fentanyl, Oxycodone
These mnemonics can be helpful for nurses and other healthcare professionals who need to remember the potency of different opioids.
Addicts receive up to 150 mgs a day for withdraw I can only receive 10 mgs 4 times a day for pain and it’s not enough I take Tylenol and ibuprofen twice a day a total of 6 500mg Tylenol and 1600mgs of ibuprofen my liver won’t take to much more of this what the hell can i do I have to work but at 55 years old and with all the pain cant get social security it’s bullshit