Analgesics listed in the WHO pain ladder and lecture version
| WHO pain relief ladder13 | ‘Modified WHO analgesic ladder’ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Non-opioids±adjuvants | Aspirin, paracetamol | Acetaminophen, aspirin, NSAIDS |
| Step 2 | Mild or weak opioids±non-opioids±adjuvants | Codeine | Tramadol, codeine, oxycodone |
| Step 3 | Strong opioids±non-opioids±adjuvants | Morphine | Hydromorphone, morphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, methadone, buprenorphine |
NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.