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Definition of Hydromorphone hydrochloride
1. Noun. A narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Exact synonyms: Dilaudid, Hydromorphone
Generic synonyms: Analgesic, Anodyne, Pain Pill, Painkiller
Language type: Trade Name
Generic synonyms: Analgesic, Anodyne, Pain Pill, Painkiller
Language type: Trade Name
Medical Definition of Hydromorphone hydrochloride
1. A synthetic derivative of morphine, with analgesic potency about 10 times that of morphine. Synonym: dihydromorphinone hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Literary usage of Hydromorphone hydrochloride
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Guidelines for Treatment of Cancer Pain (1993)
"If the weak narcotic is not effective or if pain intensity increases, choose a
strong narcotic: morphine, hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid ..."
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