💊 Pain & Anti-InflammatoryTablet
Hydromorphone
hydromorphone hydrochloride
Potent opioid analgesic indicated for management of pain severe enough to require an opioid and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.
Form
Tablet
Uses
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Side effects
4
Category
Pain
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What is Hydromorphone used for?
- Management of severe pain requiring opioid therapy
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hydromorphone hydrochloride side effects
The following side effects have been reported for hydromorphone hydrochloride. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Respiratory depression
Sedation
Nausea
Constipation
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hydromorphone hydrochloride warnings & precautions
- High risk of addiction, abuse, and misuse
- Risk of fatal respiratory depression, especially at initiation or dose increase
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Frequently asked questions
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Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.