Generic Opana ER 40 mg

Opana ER is a prescription-only drug. It is used to get relief from several pain-related conditions. This drug is a branded medicine and is comes in a generic variant called Oxymorphone. Opana ER 40 mg belongs to the family of medicines, known as long-acting opioid analgesics.

The generic variant of Opana ER can be bought through US online pharmacies. FDA has approved the various generic drugs of this branded medicine for treating the severity of pain.

This medication works the same as several other narcotic medicines like Acetaminophen, Naproxen, Cyclobenzaprine, Oxycodone, Tramadol, and Tylenol.

The function of Opana ER 40 mg:

Opana ER drug do work similar to some other medication and it binds to the some receptors in the brain. It also binds to the neurons in the nerves. Oxymorphone Hydrochloride is a key composition of this brand-name drug.

Oxymorphone Hydrochloride stimulates the CNS with the high efficacy of binding and activating mu-receptors in the brain. It helps to block the pain signals which is sent out from the brain and spinal cord to the body.

Dosage Strength Along with Forms:

Opana medicine comes in the extended-release (ER) oral tablets forms. Opana ER 40 mg is available with imprint E 40 with yellow color. Other dosage strengths are as follows-

1. Extended-Release Tablet Form of Opana Medicine

• Opana ER 5 mg (pink, round shape)
• Opana ER 7.5 mg (grey, round shape)
• Opana ER 10mg (light orange, round shape)
• Opana ER 15mg (white, round shape)
• Opana ER 20mg (light green, round shape)
• Opana ER 30mg (red, round shape)

Uses of 40 mg Opana ER:

The uses of this E 40 medicine are as follows-

• This Yellow E 40 pill is used to treat and relieve unmanageable pain in individuals.
• A doctor administers the Opana ER tablet as a first-line treatment option for long-term pain.
• Opana ER 40 mg may also be used for several type of purposes that are not given in this description such as tissue damage pain, nerve damage pain and various other pain-related conditions.

Side Effects of E 40 Tablet:

A few common and serious adverse effects, which can occurs in patients after using this pain relief medicine are include-

Common Side Effects-

• Fever
• Sweating
• Shivering
• Lightheadedness
• Seizure
• Chest pain
• Hives
• Difficulty in breathing
• Constipation
• Problem to wake up
• Hallucinations
• Cough with yellow or green mucus
• Severe vomiting
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Swelling in face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Blue colored lips
• Worsening tiredness or weakness
• Agitation

Severe Side Effects-

• Muscle stiffness
• Slow or fast heartbeat
• Difficulty urinating
• Severe stomach pain
• Mood swings
• Vision changes
• Twitching
• Loss of coordination
• Diarrhea
• Dry mouth
• Mild rash or Itching

Precautions:

• Do not use  alcohol after taking Opana ER tablet, as it may cause life-threatening effects in the individual’s body.
• Doctor may not recommend this narcotic drug to be used in pregnant ladies, as it may create harmful effects in the unborn child.
• Never share the dosage of this tablet with other patient’s who suffer pain conditions, as it is a prescription-only medicine.
• If people skip any dose, they should be take as soon as possible and do not consume double dose of this narcotic painkiller at one time as it can cause overdose withdrawal symptoms.