Hydromorphone is a prescription opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain when alternative treatments are not effective or appropriate. Because it is a potent opioid, hydromorphone carries significant risks, including misuse, dependence, overdose, and life-threatening respiratory depression. It should only be used exactly as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Hydromorphone may be prescribed to:
Treat moderate to severe acute pain.
Manage chronic pain in selected patients.
Provide pain relief when other medications have not been effective.
Take hydromorphone only as prescribed. Do not take larger doses, use it more frequently, or continue taking it longer than directed. Combining hydromorphone with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other medicines that can cause drowsiness may increase the risk of serious side effects, including slowed or stopped breathing.
Common side effects may include:
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Vomiting
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, extreme sleepiness, confusion, or signs of an overdose.
Store hydromorphone in a secure location, out of the reach of children and anyone for whom it was not prescribed. Dispose of unused medication through an authorised medicine take-back programme when available. If you have questions about hydromorphone, its risks, side effects, or potential drug interactions, consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
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Hydromorphone is a prescription opioid analgesic used to manage...
Hydromorphone is a prescription opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain when alternative treatments are not effective or appropriate. Because it is a potent opioid, hydromorphone carries significant risks, including misuse, dependence, overdose, and life-threatening respiratory depression. It should only be used exactly as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Hydromorphone may be prescribed to:
Treat moderate to severe acute pain.
Manage chronic pain in selected patients.
Provide pain relief when other medications have not been effective.
Take hydromorphone only as prescribed. Do not take larger doses, use it more frequently, or continue taking it longer than directed. Combining hydromorphone with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other medicines that can cause drowsiness may increase the risk of serious side effects, including slowed or stopped breathing.
Common side effects may include:
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation
Vomiting
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, extreme sleepiness, confusion, or signs of an overdose.
Store hydromorphone in a secure location, out of the reach of children and anyone for whom it was not prescribed. Dispose of unused medication through an authorised medicine take-back programme when available. If you have questions about hydromorphone, its risks, side effects, or potential drug interactions, consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
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