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Table 56-5

DrugIntravenous, Intramuscular, or Subcutaneous DoseOral Dose
Morphine10 mg30 mg
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)1.5–2.0 mg6–8 mg
Hydrocodone (Vicodin)30–45 mg
Oxymorphone (Opana IR and ER)1 mg10 mg
Oxycodone (Percocet, OxyContin)10–15 mg20 mg
Levorphanol (Levo-Dromoran)2 mg4 mg
Fentanyl100 µg
Meperidine (Demerol)100 mg300 mg
Codeine100 mg200 mg
MethadoneConversion ratio is variable