Pattern of hydromorphone use in King Abdulaziz Medical City-Central Region (KAMC-CR)

Abstract Hydromorphone is a semi-synthetic opioid that acts mainly on the μ-opioid receptor. Hydromorphone has a fast onset of action, usually within 5 min, and its effectiveness peaks at approximately 20 min, which makes it favourable in the postoperative setting. It plays a role in the management...

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Main Authors: Saja Alhabardi, Hind Almodaimegh, Maha Alammari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88276-7