Oxymorphone hydrochloride 30 mg/1
Oxymorphone hydrochloride · TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE · Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Oxymorphone hydrochloride is a tablet, film coated, extended release containing oxymorphone hydrochloride at 30 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC.
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- Oxymorphone hydrochloride
- Generic Name
- Oxymorphone hydrochloride
- NDC Code (Product)
64896-700- Manufacturer
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
- Strength
- 30 mg/1
- Dosage Form
- TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE
- Route
- ORAL
- Marketing Status
- DEA Schedule
- Schedule II (Controlled)
- Application #
- ANDA079087
- Marketing Start
- 01/02/2013
Recall History
No Recall HistorySide Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. Limitations of Use: Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death, which can occur at any dosage or duration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] , and persist over the course of therapy, reserve opioid analgesics, including oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain. Oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets are an opioid agonist indicated for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. (1) Limitations of Use: Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, misuse, overdose, and death, which can occur at any dosage or duration and persist over the course of therapy, reserve opioid analgesics, including oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be …
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets should be prescribed only by healthcare professionals who are knowledgeable about the use of opioids and how to mitigate the associated risks. (2.1) Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration of time consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Reserve titration to higher doses of oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets for patients in whom lower doses are insufficiently effective and in whom the expected benefits of using a higher dose opioid clearly outweigh the substantial risks. (2.1, 5) Many acute pain conditions (e.g., the pain that occurs with a number of surgical procedures or acute musculoskeletal injuries) require no more than a few days of an opioid analgesic. Clinical guidelines on opioid prescribing for some acute pain conditions are available. (2.1) Initiate the dosing regimen for each patient individually, taking into account the patient’s underlying cause and severity of pain, prior analgesic treatment and response, and risk factors for addiction, abuse, and misuse. (2.1, 5.1) Respiratory depression can occur at any time during opioid therapy, especially when initiating and following dosag…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in patients with: Significant respiratory depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] Known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] Hypersensitivity to oxymorphone (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema) or [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8), Adverse Reactions (6)] Moderate or severe hepatic impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.16)]. Significant respiratory depression. (4) Acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in absence of resuscitative equipment. (4) Known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus. (4) Known hypersensitivity to oxymorphone, any other ingredients in oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets (4) Moderate or severe hepatic impairment (4)
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 2 includes clinically significant drug interactions with oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets. Table 2: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Tablets Alcohol Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of alcohol with oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets can result in an increase of oxymorphone plasma levels and potentially fatal overdose of oxymorphone. Intervention: Instruct patients not to consume alcoholic beverages or use prescription or non-prescription products containing alcohol while on oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets therapy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Benzodiazepines and Other Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants Clinical Impact: Due to additive pharmacologic effect, the concomitant use of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants, including alcohol, can increase the risk of hypotension, respiratory depression, profound sedation, coma, and death. Intervention: Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Inform patients and caregivers of this potential interaction, educate them on t…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described, or described in greater detail, in other sections: Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Life-Threatening Respiratory Depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Interactions with Benzodiazepines and Other CNS Depressants [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia and Allodynia [See Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Anaphylaxis, Angioedema, and Other Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Adrenal Insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] Severe Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)] Withdrawal [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14)] Adverse reactions (≥ 2% of patients): Nausea, pyrexia, somnolence, vomiting, pruritus, headache, dizziness, constipation, and confusion. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-866-495-8330 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxymorphone hydrochloride used for?
Oxymorphone hydrochloride contains Oxymorphone hydrochloride. It is a tablet, film coated, extended release taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is Oxymorphone hydrochloride a controlled substance?
Yes, Oxymorphone hydrochloride is classified as CII under the DEA Controlled Substances Act.
What is the generic name for Oxymorphone hydrochloride?
The generic name for Oxymorphone hydrochloride is Oxymorphone hydrochloride. There are 6 other brand versions of Oxymorphone hydrochloride.
What is the NDC code for Oxymorphone hydrochloride 30 mg/1?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for Oxymorphone hydrochloride 30 mg/1 is 64896-700, listed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC.