Opana ER 7.5 mg (E 7 1/2 Pill) drug was approved by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in 2006. The E 7 1/2 pill is an extended-release tablet as well as a long-acting (LA) opioid which is used for treating moderate to extreme pain (cancerous or non-cancerous). Oxymorphone Hydrochloride is an active ingredient as well as a generic form of branded medication, 7.5 Opana ER.

In 2011 and 2012, Opana ER was reformulated due to its physiological properties to stop its abuse, however, it was withdrawn from the market in 2017. The gray Opana is categorized as a Scheduled II controlled substance by the CSA (Controlled Substance Act) because there is a risk of addiction and abuse. The amount of oxymorphone hydrochloride in Opana ER oral tablet indicates the strength of the medicine.

ER 7.5 mg Opana is a prescription-only medicine in which its dosage strength is decided by a healthcare professional that depends on the daily dose, opioid tolerance, and potency. It is round-shaped and grey-colored with imprint E 7 1/2.

How Opana ER 7.5 mg Works?

It is an opioid agonist which is a chemical substance that activates opioid receptors in the brain or central nervous system (CNS). It selectively interacts with mu-receptors in the brain and the spinal cord which plays an important role in the analgesic effect of this drug.

Side Effects of Opana ER 7.5 mg

Get Knowledge About some of the common, and severe side effects of this extended-release dose of Opana.

Common Side Effects

These are some of the minor, and common effects of Opana ER, that may seem in every Opana users;

• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Bloating (gas)
• Itching

Severe Side Effects

Immediately consult your doctor if you are facing any of the following effects after having Opana.

• Chest pain
• Dribbling (difficulty in passing urine)
• Skin rashes
• Confusion
• Faintness
• Fast breathing
• Feeling thirsty

Precautions

• This drug is not recommended for mild or acute pain.
• Administration of this medicine is taken one hour before food or on an empty stomach.
• The dose of Opana ER 7.5 mg should be reduced in patients who are suffering from renal impairment (kidney failure).
• It should not be taken as an as-needed pain killer.
• Alcohol and other medications are not advised to be taken while taking this medicine.