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.
GENERAL INFORMATION #
RELATED VAULTS #
EXPERIENCES #
The Pull of the Needle, by Matt
Warm Liquid Ooze, by MrShankly
Dullness and the Law of Diminishing Returns, by Seifuru
Perfect Pain Relief, by DrGT
What Can Go Wrong with Needles, by Taylor
OFF-SITE RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES #
OTHER RESOURCES #
FDA Orders halt to Palladone sales in US - Jul 24, 2005 - AP
FDA's Regulatory Decisions Regarding Palladone, letter by Joe Barton