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What is Dilaudid?

Dilaudid is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Dilaudid is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Dilaudid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Dilaudid is a Opioid Agonists class medication produced by FRESENIUS KABI USA. The Price ranges, you can pay only $4.75 for 30, 2mg Tablet of generic Dilaudid

How much does Dilaudid cost with insurance? 

Each specific insurance plan is unique and may or may not cover Dilaudid. The cost of Dilaudid with insurance coverage differs based on your plan – reach out to your insurance carrier for explicit formulary coverage and copay details.  

If your plan does not offer coverage for Dilaudid, you can use Meds Pharmas to get a better rate on Dilaudid at your pharmacy.  

In addition, you can also use Meds Pharmas savings if you have Medicare or Medicaid. If Medicare or Medicaid doesn’t provide coverage your Dilaudid order, you can use Meds Pharmas instead. Go to the Meds Pharmas website or app to review the lowest price of Dilaudid with Meds Pharmas versus your Dilaudid copay with insurance or Medicare. 

 When not to take Dilaudid?

Before using Dilaudid

You should not take Dilaudid if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydromorphone or other narcotic medicines, or if you have:

• breathing problems, sleep apnea;
• a blockage in your stomach or intestines; or
• a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus.

Do not use Dilaudid if you have used a MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

How should I use Dilaudid?

Take Dilaudid exactly as prescribed. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Dilaudid can slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medicine or whenever your dose is changed. Never use Dilaudid in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Dilaudid may be habit-forming, even at regular doses. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC PAIN MEDICATION CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH.

Measure the liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Do not stop using Dilaudid suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.

Never crush or break a tablet to inhale the powder or mix it into a liquid to inject the drug into your vein. This practice has resulted in death with the misuse of hydromorphone and similar prescription drugs.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Throw away any unused liquid after 90 days.

Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Hydromorphone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Dilaudid side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to Dilaudid: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Like other narcotic medicines, hydromorphone can slow your breathing. Death may occur if breathing becomes too weak.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• noisy breathing, sighing, shallow breathing, breathing that stops during sleep;
• confusion, feelings of extreme happiness or sadness;
• severe weakness or drowsiness;
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
• infertility, missed menstrual periods;
• impotence, sexual problems, loss of interest in sex; or
• low cortisol levels – nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, worsening tiredness or weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Hydromorphone is more likely to cause breathing problems in older adults and people who are severely ill, malnourished, or otherwise debilitated.

Common Dilaudid side effects may include:

• constipation, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
• dizziness, drowsiness;
• headache, tired feeling;
• feelings of extreme happiness or sadness;
• sweating, mild itching;
• dry mouth; or
• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Oxymorphone vs Hydromorphone – How do they compare?

Oxymorphone and hydromorphone are slightly different at the chemical level, but they are both classified as opioid agonists. These medications both have morphine-like activity and are used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain.

• Generic oxymorphone is available as an immediate-release and extended-release tablet. Oxymorphone was originally available as the brand names Opana and Opana ER (extended release). These were taken off the market in 2017 due to concerns with abuse. Generics are currently available.
• Hydromorphone comes as an immediate-release and extended-release tablet, oral solution and injection. The brand name is Dilaudid.

What are the main differences between Dilaudid and Percocet?

Dilaudid (What is Dilaudid?) is a drug used to manage severe, acute pain. It contains the ingredient hydromorphone, or hydromorphone hydrochloride. Dilaudid is available as a tablet, liquid, injection, and rectal suppository.

Percocet (What is Percocet?) is a combination drug used for the management of severe, acute pain. Percocet contains oxycodone and acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the generic of Tylenol and is also referred to as APAP, so the drug name may appear as oxycodone/APAP on your prescription label. Percocet is available in tablet form.

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