Opioid Analgesics (e.g., Hydromorphone)
Treatment for Pancreatitis
Typical Dosage: 0.5-2 mg IV every 2-4 hours; 2-8 mg oral every 3-6 hours
Effectiveness
75%
Safety Score
45%
Clinical Trials
400
Participants
40K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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45
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
0.5-2 mg IV every 2-4 hours; 2-8 mg oral every 3-6 hours
Time to Effect
immediate (IV), 30-60 minutes (oral)
Treatment Duration
days to weeks (acute), long-term (chronic with caveats)
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
2.5(Treat 2.5 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Number Needed to Harm (NNH)
7(Treat 7 patients to see 1 additional serious adverse event)
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$50
Monitoring:$200
Side Effect Mgmt:$1,000
Total Annual:$1,250
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
MODERATEQALYs Gained
0.1
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$1,666.67
Opioid Analgesics (e.g., Hydromorphone) Outcomes
for Pancreatitis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+75%
Response Rate
+75%
Common Side Effects
Nausea
+25%
Constipation
+30%
Sedation
+20%
Respiratory depression
+3%
Addiction/Dependence (chronic use)
+10%
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov