Hydromorphone Medication Information

Get detailed information on Hydromorphone, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Hydromorphone provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Hydromorphone

Pronunciation : hye droe mor' fone

ICD Code : Y45.0 Therapeutic Classification : Analgesics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Hydromorphone

International :

Dilaudid, Exalgo, Hydrostat, Palladone, Vicoprofen

Why is Hydromorphone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an opioid analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain. It works in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain.

When should Hydromorphone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression, asthma and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Hydromorphone?

Dose is based on patient’s condition.

How should Hydromorphone be taken?

It comes as a tablet, syrup to take by mouth. It also comes as a rectal suppository.

What are the warnings and precautions for Hydromorphone?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, alcoholism, lung or thyroid disease, heart disease, prostate enlargement, urinary problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• It may lead to constipation; if it so consult with your doctor.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise patient may get addicted to this drug.

What are the side effects of Hydromorphone?

Severe effects - Respiratory depression, shortness of breath, poor blood circulation, respiratory arrest and shock.
Most Common - Light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, increased sweating, flushing, anxiety, dry mouth and itching.
Central Nervous System - Weakness, headache, agitation, tremor, uncoordinated muscle movements, nervousness, depression, floating feeling, dreams, muscle rigidity, tingling, muscle tremor, blurred vision, night blindness, double vision, disorientation, visual disturbances and increased intracranial pressure.
Heart - Flushing of the face, chills, fast/slow heart rate, palpitations, faintness and low/high blood pressure.
Respiratory - Asthma.
Gastrointestinal - Constipation, intestinal spasm, ileus, loss of appetite, diarrhea, cramps and taste alteration.
Genitourinary - Urinary retention or hesitancy.
Skin - Hives and skin rash.