30 (Opana ER 30 mg)

Manufacturer Details

The medicine is manufactured by Endo Pharmaceutical Inc. and can only be purchased online via the manufacturer’s website.

Identification

The pill is identified by its unique Octagon shape each pill has eight sides. The pills are also imprinted with the ‘30’ mark. The pill is offered with its unique Dark brown color.

Uses

In most cases, the pill is administered to patients who are suffering from very severe pain conditions and is used to treat all types of pain.

The medicine can be categorized as oral morphine and so it is highly regulated medicine. It may not be taken without a proper medical prescription.

Potential side effects to understand

Patients taking this medicine without proper prescription may face potential side effects. Some common side effects symptoms may include breathing-related issues. So if you are an asthma patient then you should avoid taking this medicine.

In other conditions, patients may also experience severe pain in the liver on account of infection. Patients who are under the influence of any other medicine should not consider taking this pill.

Dose information

It is usually advisable to take as you have been prescribed. The pills have to be taken at least one or two hours after meals. The pill may lead to drowsiness like condition so taking it before bedtime is best to avoid inconvenience.

The pills have to be taken as a whole with a glass of water. Chewing the pill may never be advisable. The medicine should not be administered to women who are pregnant or nursing mothers.

The medicine can result in hardening of the stool and so you have to consume excess water and liquid when taking this medicine. In a few cases, patients may experience fever and seizure-like feeling. You may also face visual impairment when taking this medicine.

When taking the medicine it is better to relax for a few hours so your system can get used to it. Many patients also complain about mood swings when under medication.