Nebulized hydromorphone for dyspnea in hospice care of advanced cancer

Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2000 Nov-Dec;17(6):389-91. doi: 10.1177/104990910001700609.

Abstract

This case report describes the use of nebulized hydromorphone for management of dyspnea in advanced cancer in home hospice care. The patient was intolerant of morphine; nebulized hydromorphone was used as an alternative to nebulized morphine for dyspnea and found to be both safe and effective.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Adult
  • Analgesics, Opioid / administration & dosage*
  • Breast Neoplasms / complications*
  • Dyspnea / drug therapy*
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Female
  • Hospice Care / methods*
  • Humans
  • Hydromorphone / administration & dosage*
  • Nebulizers and Vaporizers
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Hydromorphone