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Hydromophone (Dilaudid) Flashcards

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Class

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Narcotic

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Mechanism of Action

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Central nervous system depressant, decreases sensitivity to pain

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Indications

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Severe pain

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Contraindications

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Shock, severe hemorrhage, hypersensitivity

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Side Effects

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Respiratory depression, hypotension, nausea, dizziness, ALOC, bradycardia

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Adult Dosage

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1-4 mg IV, IO, IM, PO

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Pediatric Dosage

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0.015 mg/kg/dose

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Onset

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15-30 minutes

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Duration

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4-5 hours

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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)

Special Considerations

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Have narcan readily available whenever the medication is administered.

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