O-Morphon10mg
Rx- Generic:
- Oxymorphone Hydrochloride
- Company:
- Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Box (10 Tablet)
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৳ 20/unit
Pack: ৳ 200
At a glance
Oxymorphone Hydrochloride is an opioid analgesic used for moderate to severe pain. It binds to opioid receptors in the CNS to alter pain perception.
Indications
- Moderate to severe pain (chronic cancer, arthritis, postoperative, low back pain)
- Support of anesthesia (preoperative and postoperative)
- Obstetrical analgesia
- Relief of anxiety in dyspnea associated with pulmonary edema secondary to acute left ventricular dysfunction
Dosage
Tablet (Oral):
- Opioid-naive patients (acute pain): 10-20 mg q4-6hr; titrate in 5 mg increments
- Elderly/renal/hepatic impairment: 5 mg q4-6hr (initial)
- IV to PO conversion: 1 mg IV = 10 mg PO
- Take on empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals)
Injection:
- IM/SC: 1-1.5 mg q4-6hr
- IV: 0.5 mg (initial)
- During labor: 0.5-1 mg IM
Side effects
Common Side Effects (>10%):
- Dizziness (7-18%)
- Headache (7-12%)
- Somnolence (9-19%)
- Pruritus (8-15%)
- Nausea (19-33%)
- Vomiting (9-16%)
- Constipation (4-28%)
- Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, palpitation, tachycardia)
Uncommon (1-10%): Hypotension, flushing, hypertension, edema, sedation, insomnia, confusion, depression, dehydration
Precautions & warnings
- Do not stop abruptly; taper gradually
- Avoid alcohol
- Reduce dose with other CNS depressants
- Caution in elderly, debilitated, renal/hepatic disease
- Monitor for respiratory depression
- Risk of opioid addiction, abuse and dependence
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.