Dilauded Abuse
Q) What is Dilaudid?
A) Dilaudid is an analgesic narcotic with an addiction
liability similar to that of morphine. It is apparent
within 15 minutes and remains in effect for more than
5 hours. Dilaudid is approximately 8 times more potent
on a milligram basis than morphine. Often called "drug
store heroin" on the streets.
Q) How is Dilaudid used?
A) Dilaudid is used in: ampuls (sterile solution) , intravenously, oral liquid, tablets, and suppositories.
Q) What are the side effects of Dilaudid?
A) It inhibits ascending pain pathways in Central Nervous System. Dilaudid alco increases the pain threshold and alters pain perception.
- nausea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- somnolence
- anorexia
- constipation
- pain at the injection site
- local tissue irritation
- Hallucinations
- itching or skin rash
- increased sweating,
- agitation
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