Description

APO-Hydromorphone 2mg Rx

APO-Hydromorphone 2mg is a prescription opioid analgesic manufactured by Apotex. It is used to manage moderate to severe pain when milder medications are not effective. Hydromorphone is a potent opioid that works by binding to mu-opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the perception of pain and producing targeted short-acting relief under medical supervision.

Therapeutic Uses (Under Medical Supervision)

Moderate to Severe Pain Relief

Used for short-term treatment of injury-related pain, post-surgical pain, or painful medical conditions when other options aren’t sufficient.

Breakthrough Pain in Opioid-Tolerant Patients

May be used as an additional short-acting medication for sudden increases in pain in patients already on long-acting opioids.

Fast-Acting Pain Control

Hydromorphone provides rapid analgesia, making it suitable for acute medical settings with careful monitoring.

Alternative to Other Opioids

Sometimes prescribed when patients do not tolerate medications like morphine or oxycodone.

Important Safety Information

APO-Hydromorphone must be taken exactly as prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. Because hydromorphone is a strong opioid:

• Misuse can lead to dangerous respiratory depression or overdose.

• It should never be combined with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other sedatives.

• Tablets must not be crushed, chewed, or altered in any way.

• Long-term or unsupervised use may lead to dependence, tolerance, or withdrawal.

• Medication must be securely stored and never shared.

• Any dose changes—including stopping—must be medically supervised.