Dilaudid Flashcards
1
Q
Dilaudid class
A
Semisynthetic opioid-morphine derivative
2
Q
Dilaudid MOA
A
Mu1 and Mu 2 receptor agonist
3
Q
Dilaudid dosage
A
IV: 0.2 - 1 mg q 2-3 hrs
Epi bolus: 1mg
4
Q
Dilaudid characteristics
A
O: 15-30 min
P: 30-90 min
D: 4-5 hrs
5
Q
Dilaudid E/M
A
Conjugation w/ glucuronic acid; renal
6
Q
Dilaudid considerations
A
5x as strong as morphine;
Large doses may cause myoclonus & agitation;
Histamine release less common than morphine
