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Pronunciation

ox-i-MOR-fone

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: opioid analgesics

Pharmacologic Classification: opioid agonists

Indications

High Alert


Action

  • Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS.
  • Alters the perception of and response to painful stimuli while producing generalized CNS depression.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decrease in pain.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: 10% absorbed following oral administration. Food and alcohol significantly absorption (38%).

Distribution: Widely distributed to tissues.

Metabolism/Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver; at least 2 metabolites are pharmacologically active, <1% excreted unchanged in urine.

Half-Life: 2.6–4 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(analgesic effects)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POunknownunknown4–6 hr



Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: orthostatic hypotension

Derm: flushing, sweating

EENT: blurred vision, diplopia, miosis

Endo: adrenal insufficiency

GI: constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting

GU: urinary retention

Neuro: confusion, sedation, dizziness, dysphoria, euphoria, floating feeling, hallucinations, headache, unusual dreams, confusion, sedation, dizziness, dysphoria, euphoria, floating feeling, hallucinations, headache, unusual dreams

Resp: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION (INCLUDING CENTRAL SLEEP APNEA AND SLEEP-RELATED HYPOXEMIA)

Misc: allodynia, opioid-induced hyperalgesia, physical dependence, psychological dependence, tolerance

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Availability

(Generic available)

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Toxicity and Overdose:

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Opana, Opana ER

Contr. Subst. Schedule

Schedule II (C-II)

Code

NDC Code