Conversion of other opioids to methadone: a retrospective comparison of two methods.

Bill LukinJaimi GreensladeAlison Mary KearneyCarol DouglasTegwen HowellMichael BarrasPhillip Good

Published in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2019)

Further research is needed to refine the ratios used in practice when converting patients from strong opioids to methadone. Caution and clinical expertise are required. A palliative methadone registry may provide useful insights.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic pain
pain management
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
primary care
healthcare
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
patient reported