[The role of hydromorphone in pain killing].
The hydromorphone is a potent semisynthetic opioid agonist which is available in several forms including injection immediately release or retard tablets. Its analgesic efficacy surpasses morphine. The absorption of oral osmotic retard tablet is independent from food- or alcohol-consumption providing steady plasma concentration by once daily application. The clinical pharmacology of hydromorphone is summarized.
Telekes
András
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Országos Onkológiai Intézet, H-1122 Budapest. telekes@oncol.hu
D000698:Analgesia; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D004091:Hydromorphone / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D004091:Hydromorphone