Dilaudid-HP (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Hay fever is a misnomer. Hay is not a usual cause of this problem, and it does not cause fever. Early descriptions of sneezing, nasal congestion, and eye irritation while harvesting field hay promoted this popular term. Allergic rhinitis is the correct term used to describe this allergic reaction, and many different substances cause the allergic symptoms noted in hay fever. Rhinitis means "irritation of the nose" and is a derivative of rhino, meaning nose. Allergic rhinitis which occurs during a specific season is called "seasonal allergic rhinitis." When it occurs throughout the year, it is called "perennial allergic rhinitis." Rhinosinusitis is the medical term that refers to inflammation of the nasal lining as well as the lining tissues of the sinuses. This term is sometime used because the two conditions frequently occur together.

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Dilaudid-HP Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Dilaudid-HP (hydromorphone hydrochloride) Injection is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness. Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site may also occur.

Dosage of Dilaudid-HP is individualized and determined based on the patient's age, general condition, medical status, type and severity of pain, risk factors for abuse or addiction, and other factors. Dilaudid-HP may interact with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, medicines that make you sleepy or slow breathing, pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, or buprenorphine. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, Dilaudid-HP should be used only when prescribed. Using it near the expected delivery date is not recommended because of possible harm to the fetus. Infants born to mothers who have used this medication may have breathing problems or withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you notice these symptoms in your newborn. This medication may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Dilaudid-HP may be habit-forming. Do not stop using Dilaudid-HP suddenly, or you could have withdrawal symptoms.

Our Dilaudid-HP (hydromorphone hydrochloride) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Dilaudid-HP Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

DILAUDID® (hydromorphone hydrochloride)Structural Formula Illustration

DILAUDID INJECTION is indicated for the management of pain in patients where an opioid analgesic is appropriate.

DILAUDID-HP INJECTION is indicated for the management of moderate-to-severe pain in opioid-tolerant patients who require higher doses of opioids.

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What is Dilaudid-HP Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Dilaudid-HP Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
seizure (convulsions);
cold, clammy skin;
confusion;
severe weakness or dizziness; or
feeling light-headed, fainting.

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

constipation;
warmth,...

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What is Dilaudid-HP Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Dilaudid-HP Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone is a narcotic pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief.

HOW TO USE: Depending on your specific product, this medication is given by injection under the skin, into a muscle, or slowly into a vein. When given into a vein, this medication may be given as a continuous injection using an infusion pump. Use exactly as directed by your doctor. Learn the proper way to give injections. If you have any questions about using this medication properly,...

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