Immediate-release Oxymorphone Hydrochloride Liquid Formulation

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An orally bioavailable, immediate-release (IR), liquid formulation containing the hydrochloride salt form of oxymorphone, a semisynthetic opioid with potent analgesic activity. Upon oral administration, oxymorphone binds to and activates opioid receptors, specifically mu-receptors, in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of endogenous opioids and providing analgesia.

**Synonyms:** - Opana IR