Cnidium - Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) Interaction
Herbal: Cnidium
Also Known As: Cnidium monnieri, Cnidii Fructus, Cnidii Monnieri Fructus, Cnidii Rhizoma, Cnidium Extract, Cnidium Fruit, Cnidium Fruit Extract, Cnidium Monnier, Cnidium Monnieri Fructus, Cnidium Seeds, Extrait de Cnidium, Extrait de Fruit de Cnidium, Fruit de Cnidium
Drug: Hydromorphone
Brand names:
Dilaudid, Hydromorph Contin, Palladone
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
May 18, 2025
Interaction Details
Hydromorphone is classified as belonging to the following category: Cns Depressants
In laboratory research, cnidium has been shown to have sedative and hypnotic effects, possibly related to constituent coumarins. Theoretically, cnidium may potentiate the effects of barbiturates, other sedatives, and anxiolytics.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
References
- Sun Y, Yang AWH, Lenon GB. Phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicology of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson. Int J Mol Sci. 2020;21(3):1006.
Cnidium Overview
Cnidium is a plant that is native to China and other parts of Asia and a member of the umbelliferae family, which includes a variety of plants such as parsley, fennel, and dill. Cnidium is known for its medicinal properties and is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including skin infections, dermatitis, asthma, and erectile dysfunction. It has also been used as a source of antioxidants as well as to increase athletic performance.
Hydromorphone Overview
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Hydromorphone is used to relieve pain. Hydromorphone extended-release tablets are used to relieve severe pain in people who are expected to need pain medication around the clock for a long time and who cannot be treated with other medications. Hydromorphone extended-release tablets should only be used to treat people who are tolerant (used to the effects of the medication) to opioid medications because they have taken this type of medication for at least one week and should not be used to treat mild or moderate pain, short-term pain, pain after an operation or medical or dental procedure, or pain that can be controlled by medication that is taken as needed. Hydromorphone is in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain.
Cnidium - More Interactions
Cnidium interacts with 349 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
| Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
| Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
| Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
| Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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