OxyMORPHONE: uses, side effects and safety
OxyMORPHONE (Opana ER) is a opioid analgesic. It is a US Schedule II controlled substance. It is prescription only (rx) and is no longer marketed in the US. .
What is OxyMORPHONE?
OxyMORPHONE is the generic name for Opana ER, and belongs to the Opioid analgesic class.
| Generic name | OxyMORPHONE HCl (extended-release tablet) |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Opana ER |
| Drug class | Opioid analgesic |
| US legal status | US Schedule II · Prescription only (Rx) · Product discontinued |
| Route | Oral |
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Elimination half-life | 9.35-11.30 |
| Time to peak concentration | 1.5 |
How does OxyMORPHONE work?
Opioid agonist..
The elimination half-life is roughly 9.35-11.30. Longer half-lives mean the drug and its active metabolites persist in the body for longer after the last dose.
Common side effects of OxyMORPHONE
These are the side effects people report most often. Many diminish after the body adjusts, usually within one to two weeks.
- nausea
- constipation
- dizziness (excluding vertigo)
- vomiting
- pruritus
- somnolence
- headache
- increased sweating
- sedation
Serious side effects and warning signs
Seek emergency care for any of these
- respiratory depression
- addiction/abuse/misuse
- neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
- overdose
Suspected overdose or a bad reaction should be reported to Poison Control on 1-800-222-1222. That is staffed around the clock and is free.
Legal status of OxyMORPHONE
OxyMORPHONE is a Schedule II controlled substance in the United States. That placement is set out in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1308, and enforced by the Drug Enforcement Administration. It carries restrictions on prescribing, storage, record-keeping and transfer.
Statutory reference: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5ca97412-1594-4a4e-b5e4-8593ffa1b242.
Can you get OxyMORPHONE without a prescription?
Short answer: no. OxyMORPHONE is a prescription medication. Sites advertising it without one are either operating illegally or selling something other than what they claim. We explain the legal routes, the counterfeit problem and how to check a source in detail.
Read the full answer: OxyMORPHONE without a prescription →
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What is OxyMORPHONE used for?
See the approved uses section below.
What schedule is OxyMORPHONE in the United States?
OxyMORPHONE is a Schedule II controlled substance in the US, listed at 21 CFR Part 1308. Schedule II means the drug has a defined potential for abuse and is subject to federal record-keeping, storage and prescribing restrictions.
What are the common side effects of OxyMORPHONE?
The most frequently reported side effects are nausea, constipation, dizziness (excluding vertigo), vomiting, pruritus, somnolence. Many lessen over the first week or two of treatment.
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Important
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