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Is hydromorphone classified as a nsaid analgesia?
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No: Analgesia is a term used to describe pain reliever. Hydromorphone is classified as an "opioid analgesic". NSAIDS or non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs act via a different mechanism.
Answered 10/28/2017
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