Hydromorphone overdose

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Hydromorphone overdose

Alternative Names

Dilaudid overdose; Palladone overdose

Symptoms

Bluish colored fingernails and lips
Breathing problems
Cold, clammy skin
Coma
Confusion
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Lightheadedness
Loss of consciousness
Low blood pressure
Muscle twitches
Pinpoint pupils
Spasms of the stomach and intestines
Weakness
Weak pulse

Warning: A severe overdose of hydromorphone can cause death.

References

Drummer OH. Recent trends in narcotic deaths. Ther Drug Monit. 2005 Dec;27(6):738-40.

US Food and Drug Administration. FDA Asks Purdue Pharma to Withdraw Palladone for Safety Reasons. Rockville, MD: National Press Office; July 13, 2005. Release P05-42.

Review Date: 1/20/2008
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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