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 a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine.
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Sedate Euphoria, by med friend
The Pull of the Needle, by Matt
Completely and Utterly Rushed, by Caffein Commando
Into the Gentle Night, by William H.
Perfect Pain Relief, by DrGT
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FDA Orders halt to Palladone sales in US - Jul 24, 2005 - AP
FDA's Regulatory Decisions Regarding Palladone, letter by Joe Barton