An alien admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident. Permanent residents are also commonly referred to as immigrants; however, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) broadly defines an immigrant as any alien in the United States, except one legally admitted under specific nonimmigrant categories (INA section 101(a)(15)).
HomeWhat Is Dilaudid Used to Treat? Dilaudid â the brand name for hydromorphone â is an opioid pain reliever that is legally available only by prescription. In 2012, American doctors wrote 3.9 million prescriptions for Dilaudid, per the Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control.
Hydromorphone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers, also called opioids. It is similar to morphine. Hydromorphone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain.Hydromorphone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.ydromorph ContinÂ® is a Canadian brand name for the continuous release formulation of hydromorphone, an opioid analgesic and antitussin used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Off label it is used as a cough suppressant.