Table 5: Recommended Initial Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Dose Based Upon Daily Oral Morphine Dose
Oral Daily Morphine (mg/day) | Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Dose (mcg/hour) |
---|---|
60-134 | 25 |
135-224 | 50 |
225-314 | 75 |
315-404 | 100 |
405-494 | 125 |
495-584 | 150 |
585-674 | 175 |
675-764 | 200 |
765-854 | 225 |
855-944 | 250 |
945-1034 | 275 |
1035-1124 | 300 |