2006-06-12 05:22:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Class II narcotic. Used for pain. Brand name Dilaudid.
2006-06-12 05:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the most important information I should know about hydromorphone?
• Do not stop taking hydromorphone suddenly if you have been taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to decrease side effects.
• Hydromorphone will cause drowsiness and fatigue. Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, antihistamines, sedatives, and tranquilizers that may also make you drowsy except under the supervision of your doctor.
• Hydromorphone may also cause constipation. Drink plenty of water (six to eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect. Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet can also help to alleviate constipation.
• Never take more hydromorphone than is prescribed. If your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.
• Certain extended-release forms of hydromorphone (including Palladone) should only be taken if you have been using other narcotic pain medications and your body has gotten used to them (opioid tolerant). An extended-release form of hydromorphone should not be the first narcotic pain medication that has been prescribed to you and should not be used if you will only need pain medicine for a short time or will only be using it occasionally (as needed).
What is hydromorphone?
• Hydromorphone is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It relieves pain.
• Hydromorphone is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. Hydromorphone is also a cough suppressant.
• Hydromorphone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide
2006-06-12 12:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hydromorphone is a prescription narcotic that was commonly given to patients who had recently undergone surgery or who had suffered serious injury. It was pulled from distribution in the U.S. in July 2005 due to a high overdose potential when taken with alcohol.
2006-06-12 12:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a narcotic analgesic.
Pain killer to Jo Public!
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2006-06-12 12:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a narcotic analgesic
2006-06-12 12:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
slow release pain med... if its not prescribed FOR YOU, dont take it!
2006-06-12 12:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by swiper_no_swiping2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋