Hydromorphone
Indication
Also known as dihydromorphinone - it is a centrally acting narcotic pain medication used to relieve severe pain and severe coughing.
Side effects
Sedation, respiratory depression,dizziness, seizures, euphoria, low blood pressure, decreased heart rate, nausea, vomiting, sweating, constipation,urine retention and addiction.
Precautions
Hydromorphone is faster acting compared with morphine and about 10 times stronger too. Patients with kidney problems must exercise caution when taking hydromorphone. It can potentiate the action of other drugs.
Usual dose
Adults: oral, 2 mg every three to six hours as needed.
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