A: Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain, bone pain, dental pain, and migraines. Hydromorphone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Do not drink alcohol.
The initial routine prenatal visit should occur between 6 and 8 wk gestation. Follow-up visits should occur at about 4-wk intervals until 28 wk, at 2-wk intervals from 28 to 36 wk, and weekly thereafter until delivery. Prenatal care includes screening for disorders, taking measures to reduce fetal and maternal risks, and counseling.
1 Caution patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known. 2  Advise female patients to notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected or if they are breast feeding. 3  Pediatric: Advise parents to notify school nurse of medication regimen.