Note: always check the prescribing information and your local formulary.
Administration | IV |
Starting dose | 1 mg |
Frequency | Every 30 min until pain control is achieved
Afterwards every 2–4 hours |
Monitoring | |
Comments | Adverse effects increase in patients with renal impairment (eGFR < 35 mL/min). Consider opioids that are less dependent on renal elimination (oxycodone, hydromorphone). |