1. What is MME?

Morphine Milligram Equivalents (MME) is a standardized value that allows comparison between different opioid medications based on their relative potencies to morphine. It helps clinicians assess opioid dosing and risk.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the MME formula:

Where:

• Dose — The amount of opioid medication (mg)
• Conversion factor — A value representing the relative potency compared to morphine

Explanation: The equation converts any opioid dose to its morphine equivalent for standardized comparison.

3. Importance of MME Calculation

Details: MME calculation is crucial for opioid risk assessment, dose monitoring, and ensuring safe prescribing practices. Higher MME values are associated with increased risk of overdose and addiction.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the opioid dose in mg and the appropriate conversion factor. Common conversion factors include 1 for morphine, 1.5 for oxycodone, 0.15 for buprenorphine, etc.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use MME calculations?
A: MME allows comparison of different opioids' potencies and helps identify patients at risk for overdose.

Q2: What are typical MME thresholds?
A: Many guidelines recommend caution above 50 MME/day and avoiding doses above 90 MME/day when possible.

Q3: Where can I find conversion factors?
A: The CDC provides standard conversion factors for most opioids. These may vary slightly by source.

Q4: Are there limitations to MME?
A: MME doesn't account for individual patient factors like metabolism, tolerance, or route of administration.

Q5: Should MME be the only factor in opioid prescribing?
A: No, clinical judgment, patient history, and risk assessment should always accompany MME calculations.