Who should not take Hydromorphone ER?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

  • liver problems
  • decreased function of the adrenal gland
  • alcohol intoxication
  • low blood pressure
  • decreased lung function
  • blockage of the stomach or intestine
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • seizures
  • an inability to completely empty the bladder
  • systemic mastocytosis
  • drug abuse
  • cor pulmonale
  • asthma attack
  • paralysis of the intestines
  • constipation
  • biliary and gallbladder problem
  • coma
  • weakened patient
  • weakness and wasting of the body
  • history of opioid overdose
  • high pressure within the skull
  • worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Child-Pugh class B liver impairment
  • inherited dysfunction of autonomic nerve function
  • kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
  • chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate)

Allergies:

  • Opioids - Morphine Analogues
  • Tramadol

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