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Hydrocodone, Oxycodone
- Tablet form
- For moderate to severe pain
- May be given on a regular schedule or as needed, depending on the care plan.
- The hospice team will determine the safest dose based on their needs.
Types of Opioid Pain Meds
Morphine
- Comes in liquid and tablet form
- For moderate to severe pain
- May be given on a regular schedule or as needed, depending on the care plan.
- The hospice team will determine the safest dose based on the patient’s needs.
- Liquid form often provided in pre-filled syinges
Fentanyl
- A Fentanyl patch delivers medication slowly over 72 hours and should not be cut or altered.
- For moderate to severe pain
- Different strengths are available
Methadone
- Tablet and liquid available
- Long-acting medication used for ongoing pain control. Requires careful dosing and monitoring.
- For moderate to severe pain
- Can be useful to decrease number of pain pills taken and simplifies pain regimen
Summary
- Some tablets should not be crushed. Always check with your hospice team before altering medications.
- Talk with your Hospice Team if a stronger dose or more frequent dosing is needed
- ⚠️ Opioids almost always cause constipation. A daily laxative is usually needed unless your hospice team advises otherwise.
