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Tag: oxymorphone

  • TTP with I.V. Use of Pain Medication OpanaER

    Stephan Moll, MD writes…  The CDC published an alert on Oct 26th, 2012, that they are investigating 12 cases of TTP (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura) in drug users who injected intravenously the opioid pain medication Opana ER® (oxymorphone extended-release), a medication made as a tablet and meant for oral use. The tablet was pulverized by the drug…