OPANA 40 mg
Oxymorphone hydrochloride
OPANA 40 mg (oxymorphone hydrochloride) is a powerful, semi-synthetic extended-release opioid analgesic.
- Dosage Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 40MGmg
- Pack Size
- blister packs of 20 or 100 tablets
- Manufacturer
- Pharmos Research
Description
OPANA 40 mg (oxymorphone hydrochloride) is a powerful, semi-synthetic extended-release opioid analgesic. It is prescribed for severe, around-the-clock chronic pain when alternative treatments are insufficient. Because of its high potential for abuse, addiction, and fatal overdose, it is a Schedule II controlled substance Core InformationDrug Class: Opioid analgesic (narcotic)Mechanism: Acts on the central nervous system to alter pain perceptionDosage Form: Extended-release (ER) tablet, designed to release medication continuously over 12 hoursVisual Description: Extended-release 40 mg tablets are typically identifiable by their specific shape and color (often an octagonal, yellow, film-coated tablet), though exact imprints can vary by manufacturer