Alternatively, the following conversion factors (CF) may be used to convert selected oral opioids to the hydrocodone extended-release capsule: Hydrocodone, CF=1 Oxycodone, CF=1 Methadone, CF= 1, Oxymorphone, CF=2 Hydromorphone, CF=2.67 Morphine, CF=0.67 Codeine, CF=0.1.Published potency tables can be used to estimate a patient's 24-hour oral hydrocodone requirement however, due to substantial inter-patient variability, it is best to underestimate a patient's 24-hour requirement and provide rescue medication as the dose is titrated.
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