What is NarcConvert?

NarcConvert is a program to convert narcotic doses from one drug to another. You may pick up to two different drugs and have them converted to and equivalent dose of another narcotic.

System Requirements

An iPhone or iPod Touch OS v2.0

Usage

Usage is simple. Just select either "Drug 1" or "Drug 2" or both. Fill in a dose for each and then select a drug for "Drug3". The equivalent dose will be updated automatically. The equivalent dose used for the calculations is listed in parenthesis next to the drug name. You may also change the equivalent doses used for each medication as well as delete existing drugs or add new ones.

Version History

11/2012 - removed from app store. I lost the source code and have no immediate plans of updating for current IOS compatibility.

Version 1.0 - 10/25/08 - Initial release

Clinical Stuff/Disclaimer

While this program can be useful for converting between doses of different narcotics, it should only be used as a guide. Studies differ on equivalent dosages and patient responses vary. The bottom line is don't replace clinical decision making with a number from a computer program! 

Drug - Equivalent Dose

Buprenorphine Inj - 0.4 mg

Butorphanol Inj - 2 mg

Codeine Inj - 120 mg

Codeine Oral - 200 mg

Fentanyl Inj - 0.1 mg

Hydrocodone Oral - 30 mg

Hydromorphone Inj - 1.5 mg

Hydromorphone Oral - 4 mg

Hydromorphone Rectal - 3 mg

Levorphanol Inj - 2 mg

Levorphanol Oral - 4 mg

Meperidine Inj - 75 mg

Meperidine Oral - 300 mg

Morphine Inj - 10 mg

Morphine Oral - 30 mg

Morphine Rectal - 30 mg

Nalbuphine Inj - 10 mg

Nalbuphine Oral - 50 mg

Oxycodone Oral - 30 mg

Oxymorphone Inj - 1 mg

Oxymorphone Rectal - 10 mg

Propoxyphene Nap Oral - 200 mg

Sufentanil Inj - 0.01 mg

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