ADVERSE REACTIONS
The major hazards of DILAUDID ORAL LIQUID and DILAUDID 8 mg TABLETS include respiratory depression and apnea. To a lesser degree, circulatory depression, respiratory arrest, shock and cardiac arrest have occurred.
The most frequently observed adverse effects are light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, sweating, flushing, dysphoria, euphoria, dry mouth, and pruritus. These effects seem to be more prominent in ambulatory patients and in those not experiencing severe pain.
Less Frequently Observed Adverse Reactions
General and CNS
Weakness, headache, agitation, tremor, uncoordinated muscle movements, alterations of mood (nervousness, apprehension, depression, floating feelings, dreams), muscle rigidity, paresthesia, muscle tremor, blurred vision, nystagmus, diplopia and miosis, transient hallucinations and disorientation, visual disturbances, insomnia, increased intracranial pressure
Cardiovascular
Flushing of the face, chills, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitation, faintness, syncope, hypotension, hypertension
Respiratory
Bronchospasm and laryngospasm
Gastrointestinal
Constipation, biliary tract spasm, ileus, anorexia, diarrhea, cramps, taste alteration
Genitourinary
Urinary retention or hesitancy, antidiuretic effects
Dermatologic
Urticaria, other skin rashes, diaphoresis
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REPORTS OF SUSPECTED DILAUDID SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Dilaudid. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Possible Dilaudid side effects / adverse reactions in 62 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-05
Patient: 62 year old male
Reactions: Self-Injurious Ideation
Suspect drug(s):
Dilaudid
Dosage: 0.17 mg, once/hour, intrathecal
Prialt
Dosage: 0.05 ug, once/hour, intrathecal
Start date: 2011-09-16
End date: 2011-09-20
Possible Dilaudid side effects / adverse reactions in 86 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2011-10-06
Patient: 86 year old female weighing 56.3 kg (123.9 pounds)
Reactions: Respiratory Disorder, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Oxygen Saturation Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Dilaudid
Other drugs received by patient: Phenergan HCL; Aromasin; Compazine; Duoneb; Halcion; Magic Mouthwash; Neurontin; Magnesium; Guainfenesin/codeine; Indomethacin; Cardizem
Possible Dilaudid side effects / adverse reactions in 49 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2011-10-06
Patient: 49 year old female weighing 81.8 kg (180.0 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Morphine
Dosage: various prn iv recent
Indication: Procedural Pain
Dilaudid
Dosage: recent
Indication: Procedural Pain
Toradol
Dosage: 30 q 6h prn iv recent
Indication: Procedural Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Flagyl; Levaquin; VIT D; Zyrtec; Calcium + VIT D
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