Hydromorphone Flashcards

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Hydromorphone MOA

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Semisynthetic mu opioid receptor agonist that is a derivative of morphine

  • hypotension, syncope, orthostatic hypotension
  • histamine release
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Hydromorphone BBW

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Respiratory depression

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Hydromorphone dosing

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Acute pain: 0.2-0.5 mg IV q2-4hrs PRN
-usual dose 0.2-1mg q2-4 hrs PRN
Chronic pain: 0.2-0.4 mg IV q2-4 hrs PRN

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