Hydromorphone WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone is in a class of drugs called narcotic pain relievers, or opioids. It is used for the treatment of moderate to chronic pain. Hydromorphone is similar to morphine.1
Fast Facts:
- Do not use this medication for mild pain.2
- Side effects can occur such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, mild itching, drowsiness, dry mouth, or weakness.2
- Hydromorphone may be habit-forming.3
- Brand names for hydromorphone include Dilaudid, Hydrostat IR, and Palladone SR.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Hydromorphone
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Hydromorphone Extended Release - Oral
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Hydromorphone (Oral)
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Hydromorphone overview, What is hydromorphone, Hydromorphone definition
- Last update: Jun. 29, 2009
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