High Alert
Absorption: 10% absorbed following oral administration. Food and alcohol significantly ↑ absorption (38%).
Distribution: Widely distributed to tissues.
Half-Life: 2.64 hr.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: orthostatic hypotension
Derm: flushing, sweating
EENT: blurred vision, diplopia, miosis
Endo: adrenal insufficiency
GI: constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting
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
Drug-drug:
Drug-Natural Products:
Lab Test Considerations:
Toxicity and Overdose:
Accidental overdose of opioid analgesics has resulted in fatalities. Before administering, clarify all ambiguous orders.
FDA strongly encourages health care professionals to complete a REMS-compliant education program that includes all the elements of the FDA Education Blueprint for Health Care Providers Involved in the Management or Support of Patients with Pain, available at www.fda.gov/OpioidAnalgesicREMSBlueprint. Information on programs can be found at 1-800-503-0784 or www.opioidanalgesicrems.com.
Instruct patient to take oxymorphone as directed and not to adjust dose without consulting health care professional. Take missed doses as soon as possible if on chronic therapy. If almost time for next dose, skip dose and return to regular schedule. Do not double doses unless advised by health care professional. Do not stop taking oxymorphone abruptly; may cause withdrawal symptoms. Discontinue gradually under supervision of health care professional. Discuss safe use, risks, and proper storage and disposal of opioid analgesics with patients and caregivers with each Rx. The Patient Counseling Guide is available at www.fda.gov/OpioidAnalgesicREMSPCG.
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