What is Endone equivalent to?

Endone 5mg x 6 = 30mg of oral Oxycodone in 24hrs. Total oral Oxycodone requirement in 24hrs is 60+30mg = 90mg. Using Table A of guideline to convert to oral Morphine equivalent factor is 1.5.

What is the conversion of morphine to hydromorphone?

If converting from IV to oral hydromorphone, use a conversion ratio of 1.5:4, ie. multiply IV dose by 3 to get equianalgesic IV dose. Calculating the equipotent dose: Example: Convert patient from morphine 30mg po q4h to hydromorphone IV.

Is the hydromorphone in jurnista an opioid?

JURNISTA contains an opioid analgesic called hydromorphone hydrochloride. As with all opioid analgesics, over time your body becomes used to taking hydromorphone. Your doctor may, therefore, prescribe a higher dose of JURNISTA after some time to continue to give you pain relief.

What kind of Medicine is jurnista for pain?

JURNISTA should not be the first medicine prescribed for your pain. JURNISTA prolonged-release tablets contain a medicine called hydromorphone hydrochloride. This strong pain reliever belongs to a group of medicines known as opioid analgesics.

How to calculate oral morphine equivalent daily dose?

Calculation of oral Morphine Equivalent Daily Dose (oMEDD) oMEDD (mg) = Current Opioid Dose x Conversion factor CURRENT OPIOID CONVERSION FACTOR PROPRIETARY NAMES ORAL (SWALLOWED) PREPARATIONS Note: Modified release formulations are marked MR Morphine

How many milligrams of jurnista can I take at one time?

JURNISTA is available in five different strengths. Your doctor will decide which strength is suitable to control your pain. The usual starting dose of JURNISTA is 8 mg taken at the same time each day. However, your doctor may prescribe a different dose of JURNISTA to start with if you are changing from a different morphine-related painkiller.