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oxymorphone hydrochloride

oxymorphone hydrochloride (OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — oxymorphone hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
RECTAL
Patents
17
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

oxymorphone hydrochloride (OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN oxymorphone hydrochloride
Brand OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist
Target Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta
Route RECTAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist

Primary target: Opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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    Piperidinyl-3-(aryloxy)propanamides and propanoates

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    Cyclopropanamine compound and use thereof

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    Metabolites of (1R-trans)-N-[[2-(2,3-dihydro-4-benzofuranyl)cyclopropyl]methyl]propanamide

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    Cyclopropanamine compound and use thereof

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    Cyclopropanamine compound and use thereof

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    Cyclopropanamine compound and use thereof

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    Metabolites of (1R-trans)-N-[[2-(2,3-dihydro-4-benzofuranyl)cyclopropyl]methyl]propanamide

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Frequently asked questions

What is oxymorphone hydrochloride?

oxymorphone hydrochloride (OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a opioid receptors; mu/kappa/delta agonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: rectal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for oxymorphone hydrochloride?

OXYMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for oxymorphone hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of oxymorphone hydrochloride?

oxymorphone hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.