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Do Oxymorphone And Oxycontin Belong To The Same Group Of Narcotic Pain Medication?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: Yes. Oxymorphone ER 30 mg. what's in it and what kind of pain is it used for. How much like Oxycontin 80 mg is it?

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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
They belong to the same group of narcotic pain medicine

Detailed Answer:
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Oxymorphone ER 30 mg contains Oxymorphone extended-release tablet which is very similar to OxyContin (Oxycodone) in category and function.

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Do Oxymorphone And Oxycontin Belong To The Same Group Of Narcotic Pain Medication?

Brief Answer: They belong to the same group of narcotic pain medicine Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Oxymorphone ER 30 mg contains Oxymorphone extended-release tablet which is very similar to OxyContin (Oxycodone) in category and function. Regards