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Table 3 Recommended dose conversion to fentanyl from other selected opioids [15,28]

From: Transdermal opioids for cancer pain

Transdermal Fentanyl (ncg/hr)

Morphine (mg/day) IM PO

Oxycodone (mg/day) IM PO

Hydromorphone (mg/day) IM PO

25

20

60

NA

40

3

15

50

40

120

NA

80

6

30

75

60

180

NA

120

9

45

100

80

240

NA

160

12

60

  1. IM = intramuscular; NA = not applicable; PO = oral