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What is

oxymorphone hydrochloride

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Pronunciation: /oxymorphone* hydrochloride*/

oxymorphone hydrochloride

Definition

The hydrochloride salt form of oxymorphone, a semisynthetic opioid with a potent analgesic property. Oxymorphone hydrochloride binds to and activates opiate receptors, specifically mu-receptors, in the central nervous system (CNS). This results in sedation, analgesia, decreased gastrointestinal motility, and respiratory depression.