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Dilaudid, the brand name for hydromorphone, is a potent opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to severe pain. It is particularly effective for acute pain management and is often used in hospital settings for postoperative pain or severe injury. As a derivative of morphine, Dilaudid has a high affinity for opioid receptors, providing significant pain relief.

Hydromorphone acts primarily on the mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system. By binding to these receptors, it inhibits the transmission of pain signals, alters the emotional response to pain, and increases pain tolerance. This results in effective pain relief and sedation.