HIGH ALERT: Please read the COMMENTS very carefully.
Do Not Crush Crushing, chewing, or dissolving slow release tablets can cause rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal dose
Black Box Warning: Potential for abuse and respiratory depression
HYDROMORPHONE
Drug Name | Form | Strength | Non-Formulary | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
DILAUDID-HP | 10 mg/ml | |||
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE | INJECTION | 1 mg/ml | ||
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE | INJECTION | 2 mg/ml | ||
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE | INJECTION | 4 mg/ml | ||
DILAUDID- HP | INJECTION | 10 mg/ml | ||
DILAUDID | SOLUTION | 1 mg/ml | ||
DILAUDID | SUPPOSITORY | 3 mg | ||
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE | TABLET | 2 mg | ||
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE | TABLET | 4 mg | ||
DILAUDID | TABLET | 8 mg | ||
EXALGO | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE |
ISMP recommended Tall Man Letters HYDROmorphone to avoid confusion with MORPHine.
The High Risk/High Alert Medication Policy may be found by using the search function in Policies and Procedures.
Double-checks for appropriateness of drug/dose/pump setting/line placement must be performed during PCA/Epidural use.
The High Risk/High Alert Medication Policy may be found by using the search function in Policies and Procedures.