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The major hazards of hydromorphone include dose-related respiratory depression and sometimes circulatory depression. More common side effects include light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, itching, constipation, nausea, vomiting, and sweating.
Dosing: Treatment of narcotic-induced respiratory depression: 0.4 to 2 mg IV / SC/ IM repeat q2 to 3 minutes prn. (if no response after 10 mg --- questionable narcotic ingestion). Usual infusion rate: @ 0.4 mg/hr (100 ml/hr)-titrate to respiratory rate/ level of consciousness.