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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The Pull of the Needle, by Matt
Warm Liquid Ooze, by MrShankly
Waves of Calm and Happy, by Halcyon
Trip to the ER, by SobeDog
I Feel Like I Didn't Shower for a Week, by theAngryLittleBunny
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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