Hydromorphone Flashcards
1
Q
Hydromorphone trade name
A
Dilaudid
2
Q
Hydromorphone Class
A
Opioid analgesic
3
Q
Hydromorphone MOA
A
Binds to opiate receptors in CNS to cause analgesia and euphoria. Hyper polarization of interneurons and decreased release of neurotransmitters responsible for pain
4
Q
Hydromorphone indications
A
Pain management
Post intubation
5
Q
Hydromorphone contraindications
A
Hypersensitivity
Respiratory depression
Uncorrected hypotension
6
Q
Hydromorphone side effects
A
AMS
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Respiratory depression
7
Q
Hydromorphone onset/duration
A
Onset 10-15 min
Duration 2–4 hours
8
Q
Hydromorphone dose
A
Adult 0.5 -1mg IV/IO. Max 4mg
Post intubation 0.5-1mg IV/IO
Pediatric N/A
