The structure of Oxymorphone
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Oxymorphone

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. more...

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Chemical Structure

The chemical structure of Oxymorphone could be also described as 14-Hydroxydihydromorphinone.

Usage

In some cases, it is used during pregnancy. Some veterinarians use the drug during animal operations, such as spaying and neutering or declawing.

A semi-synthetic phenanthrene narcotic agonist, oxymorphone HCL occurs as odorless 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 slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. The commercially available injection has a pH of 2.7-4.5.

Legal Status

Oxymorphone is a C-II controlled substance.

Medicaments

Injectable opioid sedative/restraining agent, analgesic and preanesthetic

DuPont markets oxymorphone under the trade name Numorphan.

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