Treats pain and severe cough.Belongs to a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics
Brand Names:
Dilaudid, Dilaudid-5
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to hydromorphone or related drugs such as codeine, morphine, or hydrocodone (Tussionex®)
Uses:
Tablet, Liquid
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
May be taken with food to lessen stomach upset.
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
Measure the oral liquid carefully using a measuring spoon or medicine cup.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other kind of medicine that could make you sleepy, such as sedatives, sleeping pills, or muscle relaxants.
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking hydromorphone if you have asthma, stomach or intestinal problems, or lung disease.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine can be habit-forming. You should not use more than your doctor ordered.
If you have taken this medicine for several weeks, do not suddenly stop taking it You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
This medicine may cause dizziness or confusion. Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
