Meds A-Z
Hydromorphone
Detailed information about Hydromorphone
Pet Owner Quick Guide
Start here: what this medicine is for, what it does, and when it's usually needed.
Usually used for:
Use this medication only when your veterinarian confirms it matches your pet's condition.
What it does:
Use this medication only when your veterinarian confirms it matches your pet's condition.
When it's needed:
Use this medication only when your veterinarian confirms it matches your pet's condition.
Commonly reported reactions:
- (2 reports)
- (2 reports)
- (2 reports)
What to ask your vet today:
- Is this medicine the right fit for my pet’s current symptoms?
- Which warning signs mean I should call back right away?
- How should I handle missed doses or refusal to take the medicine?
Hydromorphone
Drug type: Generic ingredient • Generic profile • No FDA branded products linked
Species: Both
Manufacturer: MSK
Quick Facts
Official label facts first, then secondary summaries. Marketing content is separated below.
No source yet.
Warnings / Contraindications
No contraindication summary is linked yet.
No owner-focused warning rows are linked yet.
Adverse Reactions
Snapshot first, detailed rows second. This section summarizes signal data and is not a diagnosis.
Tap or hover a reaction to see what it means in plain language.
Most Reported Reactions
| Reaction | Cases | Species | Serious cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cat, Dog | 2 | |
| 2 | Cat, Dog | 1 | |
| 2 | Cat, Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 | |
| 1 | Dog | 1 | |
| 1 | Cat | 1 |
Species coverage: Cat (21) Dog (11)
View detailed reaction table
| Reaction | Species | Seriousness | Frequency | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Non-serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Cat | Serious | - | 1 | |
| Dog | Serious | - | 1 |
- https://api.fda.gov/animalandveterinary/event.json · adverse_reaction · openFDA case USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-030209
Storage & Handling
No storage/handling guidance is linked yet.
Documents
Official label facts are separated from secondary summaries.
No linked label PDFs or safety notices yet.
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Promotional Materials (Marketing)
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No marketing assets are linked yet.
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Technical appendix (vet reference)
Canonical medication sections are above. This legacy block remains available for deeper cross-reference without cluttering the primary workflow.
At a Glance
Quick facts and links to official labeling and safety signals.
- Medication catalog: Source PetWisePlus | Refreshed Feb 12, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
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Animal Drug Product Listing Directory (NDC):
Source FDA
| Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
Package/product NDCs from FDA’s electronic listing directory (XLS).
- openFDA reaction terms: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 16, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC
- openFDA case summaries: Source FDA openFDA | Refreshed Feb 9, 2026, 3:22 AM UTC
Diagnosis-code mappings are not available for this medication yet.
Counseling and Monitoring Highlights
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Data Sources & Revision History
Every non-trivial field is expected to include provenance and update timestamps.
- side_effects: Top reported reactions (openFDA): Vomiting, Death, Injection site swelling, Not eating, Lack of efficacy - NOS, Tachycardia. (Official, 2026-02-12)
- side_effects updated 2026-02-12 22:44 by etl_backfill • Backfilled from existing medication fields
FDA Products & Applications (Animal Drugs @ FDA)
No linked FDA product applications are available for this ingredient yet.
Usage
No approved usage text is linked yet for this ingredient.
- Catalog species: Both
- Safety reports available: 10 openFDA case summaries (view)
Contraindications
No approved contraindication text is linked yet. Review FDA label highlights and openFDA safety reports before making treatment decisions.
Side Effects
No approved side-effect narrative is linked yet.
openFDA reaction signals are available for Dog 56 and Cat 56 (view top reported reactions).
Top Reported Reactions (openFDA)
Aggregated reaction terms from FDA openFDA reports (not verified; does not prove causation).
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Adverse Event Case Summaries (openFDA)
These are individual FDA adverse event reports. They are unverified and do not prove the medication caused the reaction.
Dog, Crossbred Canine/dog, Male, 5 month, 10.433 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Facial swelling (possible allergy), Swollen eyelid, Hypersensitivity reaction • Outcome: Ongoing
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-052734
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 5.00 Month
- Weight: 10.433 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
Dog, Mixed (Dog), Mixed, 5 year, 3.8 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Intravenous, Dose: 0.05 Milligram per kilogram • Reactions: INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA • Outcome: Recovered/Normal
- Report ID: KOR-USFDACVM-2025-KR-000003
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: No
- Sex: Mixed
- Age: 5.00 Year
- Weight: 3.800 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Intravenous
- Dose: 0.05 Milligram per kilogram
Dog, Dog (other), Male, 8 year, 7.711 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown, Frequency: 1 per day • Reactions: Overdose, Tarry or black stool, Oral bleeding, Haematemesis, Dehiscence… • Outcome: Died
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-052403
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 8.00 Year
- Weight: 7.711 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
- Frequency: 1 per day
Cat, Maine Coon, Male, 3 year, 5.44 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Unable to walk, Dysphoria, Head bobbing, Excessive chewing, licking and/or grooming, Not eating… • Outcome: Ongoing
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-050195
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 3.00 Year
- Weight: 5.440 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
Dog, Bulldog - English, Female, 7 month, 16.148 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Injection, solution, Intramuscular • Reactions: Death, Pale mucous membrane, Respiratory arrest • Outcome: Died
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-050328
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Female
- Age: 7.00 Month
- Weight: 16.148 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Intramuscular
- Form: Injection, solution
Dog, Terrier - Yorkshire, Male, 1 year, 4.536 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unassigned, Unknown • Reactions: Tiredness (lethargy), Trembling, Decreased appetite, Not drinking, Biting -aggression… • Outcome: Ongoing
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-048901
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 1.00 Year
- Weight: 4.536 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
- Form: Unassigned
Cat, Domestic Shorthair, Male, 15.83 year, 5.49 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Pyelonephritis, Tiredness (lethargy), Grand mal seizure, Proteinuria, Dysphoria… • Outcome: Outcome Unknown
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-043133
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 15.83 Year
- Weight: 5.490 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
Cat, Domestic Longhair, Male, 10 year, 6.66 kilogram • Drug: MSK, Unknown • Reactions: Adipsia, Lateral recumbency, Urinary tract obstruction/blockage, Death, Inappropriate urination… • Outcome: Died
- Report ID: USA-USFDACVM-2025-US-035176
- Serious AE: Yes
- Treated For AE: Yes
- Sex: Male
- Age: 10.00 Year
- Weight: 6.660 Kilogram
- Case-reported brand: MSK
- Case-reported manufacturer: MSK
- Route: Unknown
Data source: FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary adverse event reports.
Overdose Information
No approved overdose-management text is linked yet. If overdose is suspected, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately.
Storage & Handling
No approved storage guidance is linked yet for this ingredient. Use manufacturer packaging and veterinary guidance for handling/storage.
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