Pain Relief And Anti-inflammatories

Question 0

Dosage of Tramadol

Answer 0

Mild: 25mg mane increased every 3 days to a max 25mg QDS. May then increase to 50mg QDS if needed
Moderate: 100mg starting, up to 300mg/day
Immediate: 50-100mg up to 4-6hrly. Max 400mg/day

Question 1

Dosage of paracetamol

Answer 1

PO 0.5-1g/4-6h. Max 4g/24hrs

Question 2

Dose of co-codamol

Answer 2

30/500- 1-2 tablets/4-6h, max 8/24hrs

8/500- as above

Question 3

Dose of co dydramol

Answer 3

10/500- 1-2 tablets/4-6hrs, max 8/24hrs (preferred preparation)
20/500- as above
30/500- as above

Question 4

Dose of diclofenac sodium

Answer 4

PO- 75-150mg/day in 2-3 doses

PR- as above

Question 5

Dose of diazepam

Answer 5

Anxiety- PO 2mgTDS, up to 30mg/day
Epilepsy/anxiety attack/alcohol withdrawal/drug induced dystopia:
IM/slow IV bolus- 10mg

Question 6

Dose of temezepam

Answer 6

10-20mg at bedtime. Up to 40mg

Question 7

Dose of morphine sulphate

Answer 7

IM: 10mg/4hrly
Slow IV: 5mg/4hrly
PCA: hospital protocols
PR: 15-30mg/4hrly
PO: 10mg/5mL. Give 5ml/4hrly

Question 8

Dose of methadone

Answer 8

PO/SC/IM: 5-10mg/6-8h

Prolonged use 10mg/12h