At a Glance
| Naloxone | Hydromorphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Opioids | Opioids |
| Common Dose (insufflated) | 1–4 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Total Duration | 0.2 hrs | 0.6–1.3 hrs |
| Routes | insufflatedintramuscularintravenous |
Dangerous Combination
Combining Naloxone and Hydromorphone is classified as dangerous. Compounding respiratory depression and overdose risk
Naloxone, a Opioids, and Hydromorphone, a Opioids, are frequently compared by users looking to understand their relative effects, dosage profiles, and safety considerations. Both are classified as Opioidss, meaning they share a common pharmacological foundation. They share 5 documented effects in common, with 6 effects unique to Naloxone and 12 unique to Hydromorphone. This side-by-side comparison covers dosage, duration, subjective effects, and safety to help you make informed decisions.
| Naloxone | Hydromorphone | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Opioids | Opioids |
| Common Dose (insufflated) | 1–4 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Total Duration | 0.2 hrs | 0.6–1.3 hrs |
| Routes | insufflatedintramuscularintravenous |
insufflatedintravenousoral |
| Effects | 11 documented | 17 documented |
| Interaction | Dangerous | |
| Level | Naloxone | Hydromorphone |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | — mg | 1 mg |
| Light | — mg | 1–2 mg |
| Common | 1–4 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Strong | — mg | 4–8 mg |
| Heavy | — mg | 8 mg |
| Level | Naloxone | Hydromorphone |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | — mg | 1 mg |
| Light | — mg | 1–2 mg |
| Common | 0.4–2 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Strong | — mg | 4–6 mg |
| Heavy | — mg | 6 mg |
| Level | Naloxone | Hydromorphone |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 4 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Light | 4–8 mg | 1–2 mg |
| Common | 8–16 mg | 2–4 mg |
| Strong | 16–28 mg | 4–8 mg |
| Heavy | 28 mg | 8 mg |
| Level | Dose |
|---|---|
| Common | 0.4–2 mg |
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Hydromorphone
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Compounding respiratory depression and overdose risk
Hydromorphone