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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

Search results for:

HYDROMORPHONE

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  

View Other Therapeutic Options: Opioid Agonists: 280808
High Alert Drug

Comments:

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.


Last updated: May. 28, 2018
  • Do Not Crush Crushing, chewing, or dissolving slow release tablets can cause rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal dose


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