Hydromorphone hydrochloride
Published by Roberto Wenk.
Last updated date: February 11, 2016.
Adult
PO
Analgesia opioid naive patients: 2-4 mg 4-6 hrly. Usual: 2-8 mg 3-4 hrly. Higher doses may be needed in opioid experienced patients.
Cough suppressant: 1 mg 3-4 hrly.
IV/IM/SC
Analgesia: 1-2 mg 4-6 hrly.
Rectal
Analgesia - supp: 3 mg 6-8 hrly.
Adverse drug reactions: GI disturbances, difficulty with micturition, CV effects, hypothermia, hallucinations, dysphoria, mood changes, dependence, miosis, decreased libido or potency, hypersensitivity reactions. Respiratory depression and hypotension may occur with larger doses.
Adapted from CIMS Drug Information System. Internet. Accessed on January 10, 2016.