Sunday 29 June 2008

pharmacology - How long does it take for the Opioids listed in the Description to induce Analgesia when Administered via IV?

These are 'peak' values when administered via IV, with the exception of oxycodone. There will be some variation person to person depending on their opioid tolerance and any concomitantly administered medications.



Buprenorphine: 60m



Butorphanol: 5m



Fentanyl: 5m



Hydromorphone: 30-90m



Methadone: 1-2h



Morphine: 20m



Oxycodone: Not administered intravenously



Pentazocine: 15m



Sufentanil: 3m



Tramadol: 2h

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