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Medications in EOL SM
| Medication Name | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Fentanyl (use preferable with ESRF) | 25 to 50mcg s/c hrly, PRN (For pain or SOB) |
| Morphine ( for opioid naïve patient ) – Higher dose may be needed if on regular opioids- seek advice | 2.5 to 5mg s/c hrly, PRN (For pain or SOB) |
| Haloperidol | 0.5 to 1mg s/c hrly, PRN (For agitation or nausea) |
| Midazolam | 2.5mg s/c 2/24, PRN (For agitation or distress) |
| Glycopyrrolate | 400mcg s/c 4/24, PRN (For respiratory secretions) |
| Hyoscine butylbromide | 20mg s/c 4/24, PRN (For respiratory secretions) |
For continuous infusion advice (via syringe driver) please contact Territory Palliative Care – Top End.
Phone: 8922 6761
After hours: 1800 642 713 (For URGENT advice)
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