Review the side-effects of Hydromorphone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Dilaudid, Exalgo, Hydrostat, Palladone, Vicoprofen
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone(Dilaudid) generic is an opioid analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain. It works in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain.Trade Names for Hydromorphone
International :
Dilaudid, Exalgo, Hydrostat, Palladone, Vicoprofen
