Generic Opana ER 40 mg

Description

Uses

• Opana ER 40 mg (oxymorphone) treats moderate to severe ongoing pain.
• Opioid analgesics are the drug class of this medicine.
• This medication is not for regular use when needed.
• By affecting the brain, this drug changes how your body experiences and responds to pain.
• Avoid using this medication if the pain is mild unless it would be harmful.

Key Ingredients

Active Ingredients

• Oxymorphone hydrochloride

Inactive Ingredients

• Hypromellose
• Iron oxide black
• Propylene glycol
• Silicified microcrystalline cellulose
• Sodium stearyl fumarate
• Methylparaben

Precautions

Inform your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history before taking Opana ER 40 mg as follows

• Allergic to opioid pain drugs or any other allergies.
• Cancer of the esophagus or colon.
• Gallbladder disease.
• Kidney disease & liver disease.
• Mental/mood disorders (depression or confusion).
• Difficulty urinating.
• Stomach/intestinal problems (constipation, diarrhea due to infection).
• Breathing problems.
• Brain disorders (tumor, head injury, seizures).
• Pancreatitis (disease of the pancreas).

Dosage

As directed by the health care expert.

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Vomiting

Severe side effects

• Hallucinations
• Seizures
• Hives
• Fast heart rate

Safety Information

• Before using Oxymorphone, read the label carefully.
• Avoid taking the extra doses as the doctor recommended.
• Children/pregnant women must consult a doctor before taking it.
• Store Opana ER 40 mg in a dry, cool place & away from sun rays.
• Keep this medicine out of children’s reach.