What does hydromorphone hydrochloride do?

Hydromorphone is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of moderate to severe pain, not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. Hydromorphone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Is hydromorphone hydrochloride a narcotic?

Hydromorphone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.

Is hydromorphone hydrochloride the same as hydromorphone?

Dilaudid is the brand name for the generic drug hydromorphone hydrochloride.

What is the brand name for hydromorphone hydrochloride?

Hydromorphone is indicated for relief of moderate-to-severe pain. Hydromorphone is marketed under brand names, Dilaudid® and Exalgo®. It is also marketed in generic forms.

What is the hydromorphone in Exalgo extended release?

EXALGO extended-release tablets are for oral use and contain hydromorphone hydrochloride, an opioid agonist. Hydromorphone hydrochloride USP is 4,5α-epoxy-3-hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one hydrochloride.

Can a hydromorphone tablet be used as an extended release?

To avoid medication errors, prescribers and pharmacists must be aware that hydromorphone is available as both immediate-release 8 mg tablets and extended-release 8 mg tablets. EXALGO should be prescribed only by healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable in the use of potent opioids for the management of chronic pain.

What is the name of the hydromorphone pill?

Generic Name: hydromorphone Pill with imprint EXH 12 is Yellow, Round and has been identified as Exalgo 12 mg. It is supplied by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Exalgo is used in the treatment of chronic pain; pain and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesics. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy.

What is the generic name for Exalgo 12 mg?

Generic Name: hydromorphone. Pill with imprint EXH 12 is Yellow, Round and has been identified as Exalgo 12 mg. It is supplied by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Exalgo is used in the treatment of chronic pain; pain and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesics.