SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Hydromorphone

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Hydromorphone

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

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Uses of Hydromorphone

USES: This medication contains hydromorphone in a long-acting form. It is used to help relieve moderate to severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). 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.

Hydromorphone has 18 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - High Pressure Within the Skull - Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hydromorphone

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Hydromorphone has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Mood Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hydromorphone

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Hydromorphone Drug-Drug Interactions

Hydromorphone has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):

Hydromorphone has 2 severe interactions with Depade. Click here to see them

Hydromorphone has 2 severe interactions with Naltrexone. Click here to see them

Hydromorphone has 2 severe interactions with Naltrexone Microspheres. Click here to see them

Hydromorphone has 2 severe interactions with Revia. Click here to see them

Hydromorphone has 2 severe interactions with Trexan. Click here to see them

Hydromorphone has 2 severe interactions with Vivitrol. Click here to see them

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

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

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

Hydromorphone has 42 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Hydromorphone.

Hydromorphone Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

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

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

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

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

Coma is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

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

Head Injury is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

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

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

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

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

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

Shock is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

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

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

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

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

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

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

Contraindication Warnings

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Hydromorphone.

Hydromorphone 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

Hydromorphone - 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.