Hydromorphone

CHEMBL398707 Phase 4 Approuvé Small molecule
Half-Life
2-3 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
285.3 g/mol
LogP
1.8
Phase
4

A potent opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain, including cancer pain and postoperative pain, by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception. It is several times more potent than morphine and is available in oral, intravenous, and subcutaneous formulations. Careful dose titration and monitoring for respiratory depression are essential during use.

Masse moléculaire

285,3380 g/mol

LogP

1,80

TPSA

49,80 Ų

Règle des 5 de Lipinski

Conforme

Aires thérapeutiques

Classes de médicaments

Mécanisme d'action

Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 2-3 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mécanisme

Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

Structure 2D

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SMILES

CN1CC[C@]23c4c5ccc(O)c4O[C@H]2C(=O)CC[C@H]3[C@H]1C5

InChI

InChI=1S/C17H19NO3/c1-18-7-6-17-10-3-5-13(20)16(17)21-15-12(19)4-2-9(14(15)17)8-11(10)18/h2,4,10-11,16,19H,3,5-8H2,1H3/t10-,11+,16-,17-/m0/s1

Molecular Formula

C17H19NO3

HBD / HBA

1 / 4

Liaisons Rotatives

0

Atomes Lourds

21

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Foire aux questions

A potent opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain, including cancer pain and postoperative pain, by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception. It is several times more potent than morphine and is available in oral, intravenous, and subcutaneous formulations. Careful dose titration and monitoring for respiratory depression are essential during use.

Semisynthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 5 times more potent than morphine.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Hydromorphone: Half-life: 2-3 hours.

Yes, Hydromorphone is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL398707. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5284570. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Avertissement médical

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.