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USES: Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Hydromorphone is a narcotic pain reliever in a low-dose which suppresses a cough. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
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Dilaudid
Uses
Guaifenesin is an expectorant which helps to loosen mucus. Hydromorphone is a narcotic pain reliever in a low-dose which suppresses a cough. This combination medication is used to treat a cough and symptoms associated with the common cold, allergies, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses.
Notes
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water while taking this medication.
- It will help to break up mucus and clear congestion.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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How To Use
- Take this medication as prescribed.
- Be sure to follow instructions closely.
- Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed.
- This medication is best taken with a full glass of water after a meal or snack.
Side Effects
- Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, constipation, nausea or stomach upset may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, a rapid pulse, skin rash, mental confusion, hallucinations or breathing trouble while taking this medication.
- To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
- Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which will aggravate these effects.
- Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication causes you to feel drowsy.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, lung disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, diabetes, depression or if you have a history of drug dependency or any allergies.
- This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any medication for blood pressure or depression, sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping pills or cimetidine.
- Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Age: 56
Time Taken:
2 months
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| Reason: post surgeries,cervical osteotomy |
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13 August 2006 |
Side Effects
none really
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had the surgery above[the doc goes into the spine where the problems lie. for me it was c6,c7,c8 or t1.] i have AS and am deformed at the neck[chin on chest syndrome] a few days after surgery i began to have weakness in my arms followed by severe nerve pain,which is unrelenting screaming until you cry until you scream again. they killed the pain with what i don't know, then reoperated on me again. the surgery lasts for about eight to twelve hours. after, i was put on 4mg dilaudid every four hours among other pain meds. i am home now on 30mg of methadone x3,4mg of dilaudid x6, 300mg gabapentin x3,and a muscle relaxant. since i take dilaudid every four i think i can gauge it's effectivness and ,it is very good,it takes the pain right down to a tolerable level. happy so far, may take away the methadone after a spell.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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