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Hydromorphone vs Tapentadol

Compare Hydromorphone and Tapentadol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

HydromorphoneTapentadol
Drug classOpioid AgonistOpioid Agonist
Used to treatCough, Postoperative painPain
Generic priceFrom $0.17 each, about $5.08 for 30 (2 mg tablet); other forms from $0.24 per mL (1 mg/mL solution)From $8.85 each, about $266 for 30 (50 mg tablet)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed