Hydromorphone Flashcards
1
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Hydromorphone MOA
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Semisynthetic mu opioid receptor agonist that is a derivative of morphine
- hypotension, syncope, orthostatic hypotension
- histamine release
2
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Hydromorphone BBW
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Respiratory depression
3
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Hydromorphone dosing
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Acute pain: 0.2-0.5 mg IV q2-4hrs PRN
-usual dose 0.2-1mg q2-4 hrs PRN
Chronic pain: 0.2-0.4 mg IV q2-4 hrs PRN