Oxymorphone Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Oxymorphone-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Oxymorphone brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Oxymorphone

Pronunciation : ox ee MOR fone

Therapeutic Classification : Narcotic (opioid) Analgesic

Brand Names or Trade Names of Oxymorphone

International :

Opana, Opana ER, Numorphan HCl

Why is Oxymorphone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an opioid analgesic, prescribed for the cure of moderate to severe pain in patients. This is also used as a preoperative medication.

When should Oxymorphone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with history of respiratory disease, asthma, liver impairment, paralytic ileus (intestine paralysis) and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Oxymorphone?

PO- The initial recommended dose is 10 to 20 mg, every four to six hours.

How should Oxymorphone be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Oxymorphone?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of head injury, increased intracranial pressure (pressure within the skull), low blood pressure, liver and kidney impairment, thyroid or adrenal gland disorder, gastrointestinal problem, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• In elderly person it may cause respiratory and central nervous system depression, if it so stop the medication immediately.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Oxymorphone?

Most Common- Nausea, constipation, dizziness, vomiting, itching, drowsiness, headache and increased sweat.
Eye - Blurred vision
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, dry mouth, decreased appetite and dehydration.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, anxiety, sedation, fatigue, lethargy, weakness, confusion, disorientation, restlessness, nervousness and depression.
Skin - Rash.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
Heart- Irregular heartbeats, high/low blood pressure and orthostatic hypotension.
Genitourinary- Difficulty in urination.
Miscellaneous- Fever, weight decreased and swelling in the leg and face region.