Dilaudid

Administration

• Type: Opiods
• Routes of Administration: Oral, IM, IV, PCA
• Common Trade Names: Hydromorphone

Adult Dosing

• Oral: 2-4 mg PO q4-6h PRN
• IV: 0.2-1 mg IV q2-3h PRN
• IM: 1-2 mg IM q2-3h PRN (not recommended secondary to variable absorption)

Special Populations

• Pregnancy Rating:
• Lactation risk:

Renal Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Hepatic Dosing

• Adult:
• Pediatric:

Contraindications

• Allergy to class/drug

Pharmacology

• Half-life:
• Metabolism:
• Excretion: