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Oxymorphone is a powerful synthetic narcotic analgesic drug that is similar to morphine. Clinically, it is administered either via injection or suppository, typically in dosages of 1mg (injected) to 5mg (suppository). As a narcotic, oxymorphone can be habit forming, leading to addiction.
In some cases, it is used during pregnancy. Some veterinarians use the drug during animal operations, such as spaying/neutering or declawing.
A semi-synthetic phenanthrene narcotic agonist, oxymorphone HCL occurs as ordoless white crystals or white to off-white powder. It will darken in color with prolonged exposure to light. One gram of oxymorphone is soluble in 4ml of water and it is sparingly in alcohol and ether. The commercially available injection has a pH of 2.7-4.5.
Oxymorphone is a C-II controlled substance
Injectable opiate sedative/restraining agent, analgesic and preanesthetic
DuPont markets oxymorphone under the trade name Numorphan.
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