Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Hydromorphone Hydrochloride; Generic name: HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: ASCLEMED USA INC..
| Brand name | Hydromorphone Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | ASCLEMED USA INC. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hydromorphone hydrochloride oral solution and hydromorphone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Hydromorphone hydrochloride oral solution and hydromorphone hydrochloride tablets contain hydromorphone, an opioid agonist, and are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use ( 1 ) Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration ( 5.2 ) , reserve hydromorphone hydrochloride or |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Hydromorphone hydrochloride oral solution and hydromorphone hydrochloride tablets should be prescribed only by healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable about the use of opioids and how to mitigate the associated risks. ( 2.1 ) Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration of time consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Reserve titration to higher doses of hydromorphone hydrochloride for patients in whom lower doses are insufficiently effe |
| Warnings | WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE WARNING: SERIOUS AND LIFE-THREATENING RISKS FROM USE OF HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning . Ensure accuracy when prescribing, dispensing, and administering hydromorphone hydrochloride oral solution. Dosing errors due to confusion between mg and mL can result in accidental overdose and death. ( 2.1 , 5.1 ) Hydromorphone hydrochloride oral solution or hydromorph |
| Active ingredient(s) | HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=18f6f54e-1537-4181-9d07-54ddf881a9ee |