109 PCN Fentanyl (F) Notes

  • For bolus dosing: 100 mcg (0.1 mg) F = 10 mg Morphine IV = 30 mg Morphine PO
  • For continuous infusion: 100 mcg (0.1 mg) F/hr = 6.6 mg Morphine/hr
  • F TTD to F IV: decrease by 50%
  • F IV to F TTD: 1:1
  • OME to F TTD: OME/2

F IV peak effect 6-10 min, duration 30-90 min

  • F TTD doses available: mcg/hr 12, 25, 50, 75, 100
  • F oral lozenge (Actiq) = OTFC 200 mcg OTFC =
    • 12 mg Morphine PO
    • 2-4 mg Morphine IV
    • 7.5 mg oxycodone PO
  • OTFC mcg doses sizes available: 200, 400, 600, 800, 1200, 1600
  • F buccal tablets (Fentora): 2X strength of OTFC
    • dose sizes available: 100, 200, 400, 600, 800

 

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