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.Brand Names or Trade Names of Hydromorphone
International :
Dilaudid, Exalgo, Hydrostat, Palladone, Vicoprofen
