Hydromorphone

Question 1

Hydromorphone Class

Answer 1

Synthetic opioid analgesic, Schedule II drug

Question 2

Hydromorphone Mechanism of Action

Answer 2

Opioid agonist-analgesic of opioid receptors, Inhibits ascending pain pathways, Increases the pain threshold

Question 3

Hydromorphone Indications

Answer 3

Management of acute moderate to severe pain

Question 4

Hydromorphone Contraindications

Answer 4

MAOI use during the previous 14 days, GI obstruction

Question 5

Hydromorphone Dosage and Administration

Answer 5

0.015 mg/kg IM/IV/IO
Max initial dose: 2 mg
Max cumulative dose: 4 mg