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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Dilaudid

Dilaudid has 50 Side Effects total
18 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Dilaudid
 
Dilaudid is also known by the generic name Hydromorphone


USES:
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.


Dilaudid has 18 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - High Pressure Within the Skull - Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Dilaudid

Dilaudid has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Mood Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid
Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Dilaudid

Dilaudid Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Dilaudid has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):
Dilaudid has 1 severe interactions with Depade. Click here to see them
Dilaudid has 2 severe interactions with Naltrexone. Click here to see them
Dilaudid has 1 severe interactions with Naltrexone Microspheres. Click here to see them
Dilaudid has 1 severe interactions with Revia. Click here to see them
Dilaudid has 1 severe interactions with Trexan. Click here to see them
Dilaudid has 1 severe interactions with Vivitrol. Click here to see them

Dilaudid has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Dilaudid has interactions of moderate seriousness with 135 drug(s).

Dilaudid has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Dilaudid has 42 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Dilaudid.

Dilaudid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Coma is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Shock is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Contraindication Warnings 

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Dilaudid.

Dilaudid has 18 related brands and strengths:
 
Dilaudid 2 Mg Tab

Dilaudid 4 Mg Tab

Dilaudid 8 Mg Tab

Dilaudid-5 1 Mg/Ml Oral Liquid

Exalgo Er 12 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Exalgo Er 16 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Exalgo Er 8 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Hydromorphone 1 Mg/Ml Oral Liquid

Hydromorphone 110 Mg/55 Ml (2 Mg/Ml) Iv Pca Syringe

Hydromorphone 2 Mg Tab

Hydromorphone 2 Mg/Ml (1 Ml) Iv Syringe

Hydromorphone 2 Mg/Ml Injection

Hydromorphone 3 Mg Rectal Suppository

Hydromorphone 4 Mg Tab

Hydromorphone 8 Mg Tab

Hydromorphone Er 12 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Hydromorphone Er 16 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Hydromorphone Er 8 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Dilaudid - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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