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.
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Chemical Structure
The chemical structure of Oxymorphone could be also described as 14-Hydroxy-Morphinone
Usage
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 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 sparingly[?] 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.