Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Opioid (narcotic) analgesic
Forms:
Tablets, extended-release (long-acting) tablets, liquid solution
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Moderate to severe pain
Controlled Status:
Schedule II controlled substance
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Drug Class
Hydromorphone (hye-droe-mor-fone) is an analgesic (pain reliever) that belongs to the drug class opioids.
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Age Range
Hydromorphone is approved to treat pain in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients. Older adults (age 65 plus) may be more sensitive to hydromorphone and may need to be started on a lower dose of this medicine.
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