Oxymorphone hydrochloride
| Oxymorphone hydrochloride | |
|---|---|
| Term | Oxymorphone hydrochloride |
| Short definition | Oxygen saturation test - (pronounced) (OK-sih-jen avoid SA-chuh-RAY…) A test that measures the amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells. One method uses a device that shines light through a finger. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Oxymorphone hydrochloride - (pronounced) (OK-see-MOR-fone HY-droh-KLOR-ide) A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used as a sedative before surgery, to aid in anesthesia during surgery, during labor, and to treat anxiety caused by some medical conditions. It is made from morphine and binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Oxymorphone hydrochloride is a type of opioid and a type of analgesic. Also called Numorphan and Opana
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