| Fentanyl | Morphine sulfate | Oxycodone hydrochloride |
---|---|---|---|
Formula | Transdermal patch | Controlled-release tablets | Controlled-release tablets |
Minimal dose | 25 μg/h per patch | 10 mg per tablet | 5 mg per tablet |
Initial dose | 25 μg/h | 30 mg/day | 10 mg/day |
Initial dose converted to oxycodone | 10Â mg/day | 10Â mg/day | Not necessary |
Initial dose equivalent to oxycodone | 7.5 ~ 20 mg/day | 10 ~ 20 mg/day | Not necessary |