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Hydrocodone, Oxycodone
- Tablet form
- For moderate to severe pain
- Is taken every 4-6 hours
- Usual dose 5-10 mg
Types of Opioid Pain Meds
Morphine
- Comes in liquid and tablet
- For moderate to severe pain
- Liquid form can be taken more frequently than 4 hours (ask Hospice Team)
- Usual dose 5-10 mg
Fentanyl
- Comes as patch lasting 72 hours
- For moderate to severe pain
- Different strengths are available
Methadone
- Tablet and liquid available
- Long acting and strong
- For moderate to severe pain
- Can be useful to decrease number of pain pills taken
Summary
- Tablets should not be chewed, but can be crushed (ask Hospice Team)
- Talk with your Hospice Team if a stronger dose or more frequent dosing is needed
- Always take a laxative if taking Opioids (unless told otherwise by the Hospice Team)
