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Exalgo Er (hydromorphone HCl)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: See also Warning section. This medication contains hydromorphone in a long-acting form. It is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).

Hydromorphone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Do not use the extended-release form of hydromorphone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days.

This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

Generic name: hydromorphone HCl
Pronunciation: (hye-droe-MOR-fone)

Reference product & biosimilars

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Exalgo Er:

  • Severe Chronic Pain With Opioid Tolerance

Dosing

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data