Hydromorphone 2mg

What is Hydromorphone?

Hydromorphone, marketed under the brand name Dilaudid, also known as Dihydromorphinone, is an opioid analgesic used for relieving patients from moderate to severe pain. People suffering from these conditions can order Hydromorphone 2mg, which belongs to the family of medications determined as narcotic pain killers that work inside the brain, changing the way the patient’s body feels and reacts to pain.

The extended-release form of this medication is meant for around-the-clock treatment of mild to acute pain and shouldn’t be used on an as-needed basis for relieving pain.

What is Hydromorphone 2mg Used For?

As mentioned above, Hydromorphone 2mg is a part of the class of drugs recognized as an opioid (narcotic) analgesic, which helps the patient by relieving their mild or severe pain. The long term use of this medication is only recommended for acute pain like one due to cancer.

Hydromorphone Dosage:

The usual initial dosage of Hydromorphone tablets is 2mg to 4mg after every 4 to 6 hours as required. However, the Hydromorphone dosage for each patient depends upon their medical condition, the severity of pain, and any prior analgesic treatment experience. Patients who have chronic pain should not use the extended-release form of Hydromorphone as the first opioid for treatment. The patients who are going to use extended-release Hydromorphone tablets should stop taking other extended-release opioids before beginning the treatment.

What Are The Side Effects of Hydromorphone?

Let us talk about the Hydromorphone side effects before people buy Hydromorphone 2mg and start using it without knowing the fatal consequences it may cause.

Some common side effects that could be seen in patients using Hydromorphone tablets are:

• Heavy sweating
• Lightheadedness
• Stomach pain
• Flushing
• Depression
• Headache
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Dizziness

Some side effects could be serious, and patients experiencing any of these severe symptoms should immediately consult the doctor and get medical assistance:

• Chest pain
• Loss of appetite
• Rash
• Weakness
• Hives
• Hallucination
• Fainting
• Difficulty breathing
• Seizures
• Severe dizziness
• Unusual tiredness
• Agitation
• Extreme drowsiness
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Shivering
• Loss of coordination
• Severe stiffness of muscles

How Long Does Hydromorphone Stay in Your System?

Hydromorphone is an opioid medication that can be taken both orally and intravenously. Hydromorphone, when used orally, takes about 30 minutes to start affecting and could stay for about 12 to 13 hours in a human system. The exact duration of the drug’s influence depends on different physiological factors.

What Is The Difference Between Hydromorphone And Morphine?

Hydromorphone and Morphine both are opioids that target specific body receptors to relieve pain. Patients using opioids for their treatment generally start with a low dosage and could gradually increase the dose until the time it starts affecting.

Both Hydromorphone and Morphine are pain medications that help in relieving patients from their pain. The only difference between these opioids is that Hydromorphone is a more potent drug, which means a smaller dose of Hydromorphone could have the same effect of a heavy dose of Morphine in relieving pain.

What Should Be Done in Case is A Patient Using Hydromorphone Misses A Dose?

Since Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain killer used for relieving pain, the patients are not likely to miss a dose of this medication. However, in case a patient misses a dose of this drug, then he/she should skip the dose if it is already time for the next scheduled dose rather than using two doses at a single time.

You can buy Hydromorphone online at low prices along with a prescription from our website at Walgreens Pharmacy UK