The document provides recommendations for treating different levels of pain with medications. For mild pain (1-3/10), it recommends non-narcotic medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. For moderate pain (4-6/10), it suggests a weak opioid combined with a non-opioid, listing codeine plus acetaminophen as options. For severe pain (7-10/10), stronger opioids alone or in combination with adjuvants are recommended, such as morphine, hydromorphone, or fentanyl plus morphine sulfate.
The document provides recommendations for treating different levels of pain with medications. For mild pain (1-3/10), it recommends non-narcotic medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. For moderate pain (4-6/10), it suggests a weak opioid combined with a non-opioid, listing codeine plus acetaminophen as options. For severe pain (7-10/10), stronger opioids alone or in combination with adjuvants are recommended, such as morphine, hydromorphone, or fentanyl plus morphine sulfate.
The document provides recommendations for treating different levels of pain with medications. For mild pain (1-3/10), it recommends non-narcotic medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. For moderate pain (4-6/10), it suggests a weak opioid combined with a non-opioid, listing codeine plus acetaminophen as options. For severe pain (7-10/10), stronger opioids alone or in combination with adjuvants are recommended, such as morphine, hydromorphone, or fentanyl plus morphine sulfate.