Generic Dilaudid 8 mg

Description

Three-sided White Dilaudid 8 mg or PD 8 pills are the brand name for hydromorphone medicine, which is used to treat severe pain by blocking the pain signals in the brain. This medicine is used when other medicines do not work properly patient is unable to tolerate the pain. This medicine comes in tablets and liquid form. So, if any patient is unable to take tablets then he/she can take medicine in liquid form. In Dilaudid, both liquid & tablet forms contain schedule II opioid substances which means it is highly abusive to the drugs. So, it should be only taken after the doctor’s prescription. Always follow the rules given by the doctor while taking Dilaudid medicine. This medicine should not be taken for short-term health issues, it is used for long-term health issues. Before taking Dilaudid medicine tell your doctor about your all health issues.

Dilaudid pills come in different MG’s like 2mg, 4mg, and 8mg. All the mg’s work similarly on our body but the impact is only different, some have a low & some have a high impact. Pills with higher mg like PD 8 pills have a high impact and work more effectively. These pills are only taken after the doctor’s advice, based on your health condition.

Why is Dilaudid 8 mg is prescribed?

This medicine is prescribed by doctors when the patient is having high pain in the body. It blocks the pain signals to the brain which gives relief to the body pain. Dilaudid is mainly prescribed by doctors because it has better results in comparison with others and gives faster results. It performs the operation more effectively and treats severe pain. One of the key factors for using Dilaudid pills is that it affects the kidney less than other pain relief medicines.

How to use Dilaudid 8 mg or P d 8 pill with precautions

This medicine is used to moderate severe pain by working on the brain by blocking the signal. So it is important to understand how to use 8 mg Dilaudid pills. A few steps or rules are mentioned below, on how this medicine should be used.

• Always keep the steps in your mind, directed by the doctor while taking the medicine
• If you are having nausea then always keep in mind that you should always take medicine with food
• If you are taking this medicine in liquid form always use a proper measuring cap or spoon don’t use a regular home spoon while taking the medicine. If someone takes medicine in a huge amount it can lead to overdosing. Ask your doctor how much dose you should take with a proper measurement.
• When a patient is taking medicine for a long period and then stops taking the medicine, it could also affect their health. Ask your doctor and lower the consumption of doses day by day. This will not affect the health.
• If there is any type of problem or injury in the body, please tell your doctor about it. So that you are provided with another type of facility.
• When the medicine is used for a longer period, sometimes it stops working. So you should talk to the doctor for your health update.
• If you are having the following problems, you should first tell your doctor before taking the medicines-
  • Brain tumor
  • drink alcohol
  • Head injury
  • Heart, kidney, and liver disease
  • Lung disease, asthma, or breathing problems
• Sometimes you forget or are unable to take medicines, so if there is time you can take them. But if it’s time for the next dose you should not take the previous dose because if you take it, this could cause an overdose problem and your health may be affected.
• Always follow the diet plan given by the doctor, so it should be followed properly.
• The medicine should be stored a in a place where it is not easily accessible by others. Store it a room temperature and keep away from excessive heat & moisture.
• Properly disposing of outdated medicine is very important because someone cannot take it accidentally.
  It is very important to keep medicines away from the sight of the children. Because for a small child, it is a poison. Which can harm their life.
• If the doctor has prescribed the medicine to you, do not share your medicine with others until the doctor prescribes it to them.

Dilaudid 8 mg pain medicine side effects

• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Difficulties while breathing
• Difficulties while sleeping
• Unusual tiredness & weight loss
• Fast or very slow heart bear
• Difficulties in waking up
• Itching, rash etc skin problems
• Change in mental health
• Stomach pain
• Difficulty in urinating
• Muscle weakness

These are the side effects of Dilaudid medicine and if you feel any other effect not listed above, you should directly contact your doctor for a medical checkup. To avoid side effects of the dilaudid, take all the medicines as directed by the doctor.

FAQ

Q. Does Dilaudid make you sleepy?

Dilaudid medicine makes the patient dizzy or sleepy. So you should not perform any type of heavy work because it could be dangerous. You should not perform tasks like driving a four-wheeler or two-wheeler or doing any type of physical activity.
How many mg’s are available for Dilaudid medicine?
Dilaudid tablets come in different MGs. It comes in 2mg, 4mg and 8mg. Doctors prescribe different mg based on the health condition.

Q. Is Dilaudid stronger than morphine?

Dilaudid and morphine both are used for treating severe pain. Hydromorphone is used for short-term periods, because of its high potential for addiction. Both medicines are effective but Dilaudid is more powerful than morphine.

Q. What type of pain Dilaudid is good for?

Dilaudid pills are used when other painkillers are either ineffective or intolerable, or when pain is severe enough to need the use of opioids. Dilaudid works more effectively than other pain relief medicines.

Q. When Dilaudid should not be used?

• Taking alcohol on a daily basis
• Taking any other medicine
• Having a serious injury

Q. What does Dilaudid look like?

• Dilaudid tablets come in 2mg, 4mg, and 8mg.
• Dilaudid 2mg- Orange in color, has a round shape, and with an imprint of “P 2”.
• Dilaudid 4mg- yellow in color, has a round shape, and with an imprint of “P 3”.
• Dilaudid 8mg- white in color, has a triangular shape, and with an imprint of “Pd 8”.

Q. What organ does Dilaudid affect?

Dilaudid directly works on opioid receptors in the central nervous system. It reduces the feeling of pain by blocking the pain signals to the brain. Due to this the patient does not feel any type of pain in his body.

Q. How long does Dilaudid work?

Dilaudid tablets affect our bodies for 3 – 4 hrs. If we want to take another dose, take it after 6 hrs