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Are You Losing A Loved One? Do You Need A Rehab Now?

narcononfreedom — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:47:46 +0000

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Hydromorphone Facts

narcononfreedom — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:58:23 +0000

Hydromorphone

COMMON & BRAND NAMES

Dilaudid, Hydrostat, Palladone

EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION

Analgesic, Antitussive

CHEMICAL NAME

4,5-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one

DESCRIPTION

Hydromorphone is an opiate, narcotic analgesic, used primarily in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine.

EFFECTS

The major hazards of DILAUDID ORAL LIQUID and DILAUDID 8 mg TABLETS include respiratory depression and apnea. To a lesser degree, circulatory depression, respiratory arrest, shock and cardiac arrest have occurred. The most frequently observed adverse effects are light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, sweating, flushing, dysphoria, euphoria, dry mouth, and pruritus. These effects seem to be more prominent in ambulatory patients and in those not experiencing severe pain.
Less Frequently Observed Adverse Reactions:

General and CNS: Weakness, headache, agitation, tremor, uncoordinated muscle movements, alterations of mood (nervousness, apprehension, depression, floating feelings, dreams), muscle rigidity, paresthesia, muscle tremor, blurred vision, nystagmus, diplopia and miosis, transient hallucinations and disorientation, visual disturbances, insomnia, increased intracranial pressure

Cardiovascular: Flushing of the face, chills, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, faintness, syncope, hypotension, hypertension.

Respiratory: Bronchospasm and laryngospasm

Gastrointestinal: Constipation, biliary tract spasm, ileus, anorexia, diarrhea, cramps, taste alteration

Genitourinary: Urinary retention or hesitancy, antidiuretic effects

Dermatologic: Urticaria, other skin rashes, diaphoresis.

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