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Dilaudid is also known by its generic name hydromorphone. It is a potent opioid analgesic medication used to manage moderate to severe pain. It belongs to the opioid class of drugs, working in the central nervous system to alter the perception of pain. It is available in various formulations, including tablets, liquid, and injectable forms.

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