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Date Posted: 07:14:59 08/11/11 Thu Opana Generic Name: oxymorphone (ox ee MOR fone) Brand Names: Opana, Opana ER Ads by Google Treatment For Back Pain www.NorthAmericanSpine.comNorth American Spine - Experts In Treating Back Pain. E-Mail Us Today Chronic Pain? www.clinicaltrialscanada.comAre You Suffering From Chronic Pain If so Join Our Clinical Trial! Low Back Pain (Lumbago)? www.sijoint.comWatch a free webcast about a common overlooked cause of lower back pain Whorush: 26 sites by this AdSense ID What is oxymorphone? Related Video Video preview Arthritis What is Arthritis? Learn about how to manage the aches and pains. Opana is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. Opana is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. Opana is not for treating pain just after surgery unless you were already taking Opana before the surgery. Opana may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Important information about Opana Opana may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Opana should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Opana. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. Never take more than your prescribed dose of Opana. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. Opana can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Opana? Do not use this medication if you are allergic to oxymorphone, if you have severe liver disease, if you are having an asthma attack, or if you have a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus. You should also not take Opana if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a narcotic medicine (examples include codeine, methadone, morphine, Oxycontin, Darvocet, Percocet, Vicodin, Lortab, and many others). Opana may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Opana should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Before using Opana, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders; liver or kidney disease; underactive thyroid; curvature of the spine; a history of head injury or brain tumor; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; a pancreas disorder; Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders; enlarged prostate, urination problems; mental illness; or a history of drug or alcohol addiction. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Opana can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine. Ads by Google Need Hip or Knee Surgery? No Long Wait Times, Get Moving Stop Putting Your Life On Hold! www.4nowait.ca Foot Pain And Treatment Get Info On Common Foot Problems & Easy Tips For Your Feet. Call Now! www.GentleFootCare.ca Femur Fracture? Have you suffered a femur fracture while on osteoporosis treatment? www.my-fosamax-lawsuit.com Whorush: 26 sites by this AdSense ID How should I use Opana? Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Never take Opana in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It will release medicine slowly in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. The Opana ER tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Tell your doctor if you feel sick after taking the medicine on an empty stomach. Do not stop using Opana suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. Store this medication at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep track of how many tablets have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Opana is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription. After you have stopped using this medication, flush any unused pills down the toilet. What happens if I miss a dose? Since Opana is sometimes used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Extended-release Opana is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Opana can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, confusion, cold and clammy skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing, fainting, or breathing that stops. What should I avoid while using Opana? Do not drink alcohol while you are using Opana. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with Opana. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. Opana can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. 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Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Opana side effects (in more detail) What other drugs will affect Opana? Do not take Opana with other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, muscle relaxers, or other medicines that can make you sleepy or slow your breathing. Dangerous side effects may result. Before taking Opana, tell your doctor if you are using pentazocine (Talwin), nalbuphine (Nubain), butorphanol (Stadol), or buprenorphine (Buprenex, Subutex). If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Opana, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Opana. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. 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