I have a 102 year old mother who has been taking Tylenol III for 3 years for moderate pain. Which drug will leave her most alert?
OxyContin vs Dilaudid for elderly?
Question posted by Ospreyfeathers on 24 Aug 2023
Last updated on 24 August 2023
Added 24 Aug 2023:
Pain is now too severe for Tylenol III so will begin dilaudid or oxycontin
Added 24 Aug 2023:She has a satisfactory level of alertness at present but a fall risk.
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masso
24 Aug 2023
"Oxycodone is a preferred drug in the elderly since it has a short half-life and no toxic metabolites, and is available in both the short- and long-acting forms."
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Helpful information: https://www.drugs.com/oxycontin.html
masso
24 Aug 2023
Click on the link for a comparison of both meds:
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