Description

The Pill is intended for oral consumption as it is a tablet. The main active ingredient of the medicine is the Oxymorphone Hydrochloride, and it is manufactured by the Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. The pill is elliptical or oval in shape and red-colored with 93 O2 engraved on it.

The medication belongs to the class of Opiate Analgesic and hence it helps in the treatment of agony and pain. The tablet is categorized as Schedule II Substance as classified under the Controlled Substance Act. It has high abuse tendency, and the opioid has the tendency to become addictive.

Use and Features of the Medication

Apart from the active ingredient, it consists of many ingredients which are inactive, and this includes lactose monohydrate, corn starch, aluminum oxide, magnesium stearate etc. It has a strength of 10 mg and the dosage of the medicine depends on the condition of the patient, age, and purpose.

It helps in easing extreme pain. On consuming the medicine, the active ingredient binds to the opioid receptor and stimulates the receptors. This helps in reducing the pain. It is a medicine which helps in treating sever pain like labor pain or cancer pain. It blocks the pain receptors.

There are couple of precautions to take before taking the medicine. It can show allergic reactions like hives, breathing issues, or swelling around throat and face area. It is not suitable for someone with existing medical like asthma or apnea. It is not safe during pregnancy as it can cause some hazard in the growing child.

Side Effect of the Medication

Never change the dosage amount on own without consulting the doctor. On increasing or decreasing the dosage amount, it can cause adverse impact. It can even cause some serious withdrawal symptoms. Generally, medicine is taken an hour before food or two hours after food.

The common side effect from the medicine are loud relaxing, confusion, constipation, rapid pulse, wheezing, fever etc. It should not be abruptly quit after long time use because it can lead to adverse withdrawal symptoms. Most of the temporary side effect go way in few hours.