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June 22nd, 2011
Opana is a narcotic pain reducer that is used to treat moderate to severe acute pain. In its extended release form it can be taken around the clock. You should take the Opana on an empty stomach or at least two or three hours after you eat.
Know About Opana Before Taking It
Before you take the Opana, each patient history should be gone over so that you can find out the degree of tolerance to the opioids, the amount of dose the patient has been on, then to calculate the dose that you need, how bad the pain is, the age,general condition and medical status of the patient, risk factors for abuse or addiction, including a prior history of abuse or addiction. If the patient experiences break-through pain then they need a dosage adjustment.
Opana Can Cause Sever Side Effects
If you take to much then you could have an adverse reaction and the dosage needs to be changed. You should let family members know about the adverse reactions in case you need help. When the patient no longer needs the Opana the doses should be tapered gradually to prevent signs and symptoms of withdrawal. The Opana can come in a 5mg dosage form and is blue, round, convex debossed with E612 over 5 on one side and plain on the other. The 10 mg dosage form is red, round, convex tablet debossed with E613 over 10 on one side and plain on the other. Some of the serious side effects of Opana are confusion, seizure, shallow breathing, cold clammy skin, fainting and severe weakness. You should get emergency help if you experience these signs of allergic reaction to Opana: hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat and difficulty breathing.