Numorphan Inj

Numorphan Inj Uses

This medication is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It may also be used before surgery, during childbirth, and for relief of anxiety from severe shortness of breath due to severe breathing problems. Oxymorphone injection is a narcotic pain reliever. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain/anxiety relief.

How To Use Numorphan Inj

This medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle or under the skin. This medication is used every 4-6 hours. Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Pain medications work best if they are used when the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well.

Learn the proper way to safely give injections and store and discard syringes and needles. Consult your pharmacist.

This medication may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended time or if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., shakiness, sweating, nausea) may occur if you suddenly stop this drug. To prevent withdrawal reactions when stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reduce the dosage as directed. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.

Though very unlikely, abnormal drug-seeking behavior (addiction) is possible with this medication. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed. When used for an extended period, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

Tell your doctor if your pain persists or worsens after 24 hours when first starting this medication or after a dose change.

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