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Drug profile · INN

hydromorphone hydrochloride

hydromorphone hydrochloride (HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — hydromorphone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

hydromorphone hydrochloride (HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN hydromorphone hydrochloride
Brand HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Mu opioid receptor agonist
Target Mu-type opioid receptor
Route INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Mu opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Mu-type opioid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Hydromorphone Phase 1 · Grace Therapeutics · Pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is hydromorphone hydrochloride?

hydromorphone hydrochloride (HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a mu opioid receptor agonist. Route of administration: intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for hydromorphone hydrochloride?

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for hydromorphone hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of hydromorphone hydrochloride?

hydromorphone hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.