Opana ER

Overview

Chronic pain is a problem that occurs due to arthritis, headache, cancer, fibromyalgia, and other diseases. Opana ER (Oxymorphone Extended-Release) is the brand name of Oxymorphone medicine. Doctors prescribe that patients buy Opana ER online or at any nearby pharmacy to treat chronic pain that leads to anxiety and depression in people.

Opana ER medicine is approved by the FDA and works in the brain as an opioid receptor. It helps to manage chronic pain occurring in the Central Nervous System (CNS). The half-life of this drug is 9 to 11 hours when taken orally for treating pain.

Dosages:

This pain relief drug is available in different dosages and comes in the form of an extended-release oral tablet. These dosages are used for the treatment of chronic pain in people.

The dosage strengths of extended-release oral tablets are 40mg, 20mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 30mg, 15mg, and 10mg. This drug is recommended for adults only. They should take the drug’s dosage every 12 hours per day, or as prescribed by a healthcare expert.

Children are not suggested to use this medicine. If a child is experiencing chronic pain, it is advised that the child’s parents or guardians must consult with their relevant doctors to avoid further complications.

Opana ER Uses:

People can take this medicine orally to treat the symptoms of chronic pain. This medicine must be taken without food.

This drug has a higher chance of interacting with other medicinal drugs. Some of them are Zaleplon, Rasagiline, Ozanimod, Isocarboxazid, Nicomorphine, Opipramol, Mirtazapine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone etc.

Warning: Avoid sharing this medicine with other people or using other individual’s medicine for the treatment. It is important to follow the doctor’s instructions while using this medicine.

Side Effects of Opana ER:

There are several side effects of Opana ER medicine that can be caused if an individual does not take it as the doctor prescribed. These are the following:

• Injuries in the head
• Decreased appetite
• Redness or darkening in skin
• Nausea
• Severe vomiting and constipation
• Shivering
• Skin rashes or hives
• Blurred vision
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Belching
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Hoarseness
• Joint pain or swelling
• Dizziness
• Dribbling
• Chest pain
• Swelling or pain in the hands, legs, feet, tongue, face or eyelids
• Dryness in mouth

Precautions:

• People must consult before taking Opana ER (Oxymorphone Extended-Release) medicine for chronic pain with health care professionals.
• Avoid crushing, breaking, or chewing the tablet. Swallow it with a glass of water to avoid its bitter taste.
• When suffering from chest pain, stomach pain, and other medical problems after taking this drug, then call the doctor immediately 
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Opana ER medicine as it can harm the patient’s body, which could also lead to death. 
• Women should not use this medicine during pregnancy. They must contact their doctors when they are pregnant.
• It is not recommended for breastfeeding women.