What it's used for
Hydromorphone hydrochloride oral solution and tablets are used for the management of severe pain requiring an opioid analgesic when alternative treatments are inadequate.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The medication should be prescribed using the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
This medication carries serious and life-threatening risks, and prescribers must ensure accuracy when prescribing and administering the oral solution.
Common side effects
Serious adverse reactions include addiction, abuse, misuse, life-threatening respiratory depression, and severe low blood pressure.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
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