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oxymorphone

Mu-opioid receptor agonist · Analgesic

Mu-opioid receptor agonistAnalgesic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactionssee all 12
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  • AripiprazoleSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Oxymorphone is a potent mu-opioid receptor agonist.

Indications

analgesia

Dosing

Adult
Oral: 5 mg/3–4 h; Parenteral: 1 mg/3–4 h
Pediatric
Oral: 0.1 mg/kg/3–4 h

Pharmacokinetics

Duration
3–4 h
Metabolism
Extensively metabolized in the liver to 3- and 6-glucuronides

Drug interactions

Alprazolam
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy.

Source: DDInter

Alvimopan
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Amobarbital
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Aripiprazole
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Asenapine
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Baclofen
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Benzhydrocodone
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Brexpiprazole
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Buprenorphine
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy.

Source: DDInter

Bupropion
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy.

Source: DDInter

Buspirone
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Butabarbital
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team