The acute form of hepatitis, generally caused by viral infection, is characterized by constitutional symptoms that are typically self-limiting. Chronic hepatitis presents similarly, but can manifest signs and symptoms specific to liver dysfunction with long-standing inflammation and damage to the organ.
1 Hydromorphone is a minor metabolite of morphine and may be excreted in urine at concentrations up to 2.5% of the morphine concentration. 2  Consequently, the detection of minor amounts of hydromorphone in urine containing high concentrations of codeine should not be interpreted as evidence of hydromorphone use.
PRESCRIPTION: Yes. GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes. PREPARATIONS: Hydromorphone is available as immediate-release and extended-release tablets, injection, rectal suppository, and oral liquid forms. 1  Dilaudid (immediate release tablets): Available in 2 mg, 4 mg, and 8 mg strengths.2  Exalgo (extended-release tablets): Available in 8 mg, 12 mg, 16 mg.RUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Hydromorphone is an opioid narcotic pain-reliever similar to oxycodone, morphine, methadone, fentanyl, and other opioids.