Hydromorphone HCI
71-68-1
General information
Hydromorphone, also known as dihydromorphinone is a morphinan opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. It carries high risks of addiction, abuse, and fatal respiratory depression.
Trade names
Palladon, Jurnista, Dilaudid, Exalgo
About the API
Therapeutic areas
Analgesic
Monographs
USP, Ph. Eur.
Regulatory documentation
CEP / USDMF / Canadian DMF
DEA schedule
II
Available grades
Various milled grades
Production location
Zofingen, Wilmington, Athens
Standard pack size
20kg, 25kg
Physical properties
White to almost white crystalline powder
Typical formulation types
Oral solid, injectable