Dilaudid-HP (Injection)
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Dilaudid-HP (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Dilaudid-HP (Injection)
Dilaudid-HP (Injection) Medication Classification
HYDROMORPHONE (Injection)
Dilaudid-HP (Injection) Brandname
Dilaudid, Dilaudid-HP
Dilaudid-HP (Injection) is used for the Treatment
Hydromorphone (hye-droe-MOR-fone) Treats moderate to severe pain. Belongs to a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics.
When To Not Use Dilaudid-HP (Injection)
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydromorphone or to related narcotic pain-killers. You should not use hydromorphone if you have lung or breathing problems, or if you have an injury or wound inside your skull.
How Should You Use Dilaudid-HP (Injection)
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
- An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).
- An SC injection is a shot given just under the skin, usually in the back of your upper arm or the top of your thigh.
- An IV infusion is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
- This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicine. Sometimes you, a family member, or friend can be taught to give your medicine.
- To avoid dizziness from this medicine, get up slowly from a lying or sitting position. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
- Take the rest of your doses for the day at evenly spaced time intervals, then return to your normal schedule.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper Dilaudid-HP (Injection) Storage
Store Dilaudid-HP (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Dilaudid-HP (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Dilaudid-HP (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking medicine for diarrhea, an MAO inhibitor (Nardil®, Parnate®, Eldepryl®), or medicines that may make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicines, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, or other pain killers.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while using hydromorphone.
Dilaudid-HP (Injection) Warnings
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you liver, kidney, gallbladder, or inflammatory bowel disease, an enlarged prostate, or trouble going to the bathroom.
- This medicine may be habit-forming. You should not use more than your doctor ordered, or use for longer periods of time than prescribed.
- Talk to your doctor before you stop taking this medicine. You may need to take smaller and smaller amounts before stopping completely.
- This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Avoid driving or using machinery.
Dilaudid-HP (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Shortness of breath, trouble breathing
- Severe skin rash, itching, or hives
- Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
- Trouble going to the bathroom (urinating) If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Drowsiness or confusion
- Dizziness, headache, or blurred vision
- Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Sweating, or cold, clammy skin
