Hydromorphone (Noun)
Meaning
A narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed hydromorphone to manage the patient's chronic back pain.
- Hydromorphone is a highly addictive medication that should only be used under close supervision.
- The nurse administered a dose of hydromorphone to the patient through an IV to help alleviate their discomfort.
- In some cases, hydromorphone is used to treat coughing in patients with terminal illnesses.
- The patient was switched from morphine to hydromorphone due to the severity of their pain.