Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Hydromorphone hydrochloride produces dose-related respiratory depression by acting directly on brain stem respiratory centers. Hydromorphone hydrochloride also affects centers that control respiratory rhythm, and may produce irregular and periodic breathing.
The respiratory depressant effects of narcotics and their capacity to elevate cerebrospinal fluid pressure may be markedly exaggerated in the presence of head injury, other intracranial lesions or a preexisting increase in intracranial pressure. Furthermore, narcotics produce effects which may obscure the clinical course of patients with head injuries.
The administration of narcotics may obscure the diagnosis or clinical course of patients with acute abdominal conditions.
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Uses
Hydromorphone hydrochloride is indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain such as that due to:
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History
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Other Information
Hydromorphone hydrochloride (WARNING: May be habit forming), a hydrogenated ketone of morphine, is a narcotic analgesic. It is available in:
Suppositories (for rectal administration) containing:
- 3 mg hydromorphone hydrochloride in a cocoa butter base with silicone dioxide.
The structural formula of hydromorphone hydrochloride is:
M.W. 321.8
Sources
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository Manufacturers
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Paddock Laboratories, Llc
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Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppository | Paddock Laboratories, Llc
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Suppositories (3 mg) may provide longer duration of relief which could obviate additional medication during the sleeping hours. The usual adult dose is one (1) suppository inserted rectally every 6 to 8 hours or as directed by physician.
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