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.
Cardine is a common misspelling of Cardene. CardeneÂ® (nicardipine hydrochloride), a part of a group of medications called calcium channel blockers, is commonly used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure. The medication works by slowing down the rate at which calcium moves into the heart and blood vessel walls.