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Hydromorphone
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Dilaudid; Hydrostat; Palladone
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Analgesic; Antitussive
CHEMICAL NAME
4,5-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one
DESCRIPTION
Hydromorphone is an opiate, narcotic analgesic, used primarily in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It is one of two derivatives of morphine, the other being oxycodone.
BASICS EFFECTS IMAGES HEALTH LAW DOSE CHEMISTRY
July 14, 2005: Time-release hydromorphone (brand name "Palladone") should not be combined with alcohol. This may cause the full 24-hour dose, a potentially deadly amount, to be released all at one time. The product has now been pulled from US Sales - Jul 24, 2005 - AP
GENERAL INFORMATION #
Hydromorphone & Drug Tests
High Dose Hydromorphone Tablets Approved by US FDA, Sep 2004
RELATED VAULTS #
Opiates Vault
EXPERIENCES #
36 Hours with My Lady D, by Vander
I Can See Why It's So Addictive, by ILLadvised
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OFF-SITE RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES #
RxList : Hydromorphone
OTHER RESOURCES #
Palladone: Manufacturer's Info
Palladone: Manufacturer's Medication Guide
FDA Orders halt to Palladone sales in US - Jul 24, 2005 - AP
FDA's Regulatory Decisions Regarding Palladone, letter by Joe Barton