Dilaudid (Hydromorphone HCL) 8mg

Description

Dilaudid (Hydromorphone HCL) 8mg

Dilaudid is the brand name of the drug hydromorphone, which is used to relieve pain.

This medicine is in a class of drugs called opiate analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved hydromorphone in 1984.

Dilaudid Warnings

Dilaudid can slow or stop your breathing if it is overused, and can lead to complete cessation of breathing (respiratory arrest) and death.

You should never take this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than your doctor prescribes.

Pregnancy and Dilaudid

Studies have revealed that Dilaudid may cause harm to an unborn baby.

You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking Dilaudid.

The medicine can also pass into breast milk and may harm a breastfeeding infant. You shouldn’t breastfeed while taking Dilaudid.