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Hydromorphone

Description:

Hydromorphone is a potent opioid analgesic drug that is primarily used to relieve severe pain. It belongs to the class of medications called narcotic analgesics. Hydromorphone is known for its powerful pain-relieving properties and its effectiveness in managing pain associated with cancer or surgeries. It acts on certain receptors in the brain and spinal cord to reduce the perception of pain.

Examples:

As a noun:

• The doctor prescribed hydromorphone to alleviate the patient's postoperative pain.
• Hydromorphone is available in various forms, including tablets, capsules, and injections.

As a verb:

• The nurse administered the hydromorphone injection to the patient.
• Doctors sometimes hydromorphonate patients to manage extreme pain.

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