Hydromorphone Flashcards
Hydromorphone Trade Name?
Dilauid
Hydromorphone Classification?
Opioid Analgesic
Hydromorphone Mechanism?
Mu-opioid receptor agonist that inhibits the ascending pathways blunting a pain response
Hydromorphone Indications?
Pain management
Hydromorphone Contraindications?
-Respiratory depression or insufficiency
-Uncorrected hypotension
Hydromorphone Side Effects/Precautions?
Altered mental status, dizziness, headache, constricted pupils, abdominal cramping, nausea & vomiting
Hydromorphone Adult Dose?
0.5-1mg IV/IO every 5 min
Hydromorphone Pediatric Dose?
Not Recommended
Hydromorphone Onset of Action?
15-30 minutes
Hydromorphone Duration of Action?
3-5 hours
Hydromorphone Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?
4mg
Hydromorphone Routes of Administration?
IV/IO/IM/PO
Hydromorphone How Supplied?
1mg & 2mg vials