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Opana ER For Patients Managing Chronic Pain

No known CYP450 PK drug-drug interactions at clinically relevant doses1

True 12-hour dosing that lasts2

Minimal increase in pain scores (VAS) with a stable dose over a full 12 weeks in clinical trials3,4

Less supplemental rescue medication use than the allowable maximum in clinical trials3,4

Managing Chronic Pain

Widely available on managed care plans (including Medicare Part D) for 8 out of 10 covered patients5

Over 1 million prescriptions written for patients managing chronic pain since 2006

Patient Profiles

Wanda, 46, Teacher

Wanda needs to manage her chronic pain while feeling comfortable with her medication
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Mike, 53, Accountant

Mike needs more pain control to supplement his nonpharmacologic options       
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Stella, 68, School Secretary

Stella needs improved pain control while managing the risk of drug interactions              
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Bill, 40, Construction Worker

Bill needs a pain medication switch, because his Vicodin®* dose can’t be increased
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* Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Vicodin® is a registered trademark of Abbott Laboratories.

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References

  1. OPANA ER Full Prescribing Information. Chadds Ford, Pa: Endo Pharmaceuticals; 2008.
  2. Adams MP, Ahdieh H. Pharmacokinetics and dose-proportionality of oxymorphone extended release and its metabolites: results of a randomized crossover study. Pharmacotherapy. 2004(4):468-476.
  3. Hale ME, Ahdieh H, Ma T, et al. Efficacy and safety of OPANA ER (oxymorphone extended release) for relief of moderate to severe chronic low back pain in opioid-experienced patients: a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Pain. 2007;8[2]:175-184.
  4. Katz N, Rauck R, Ahdieh H, et al. A 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trial assessing the safety and efficacy of oxymorphone extended release for opioid-naïve patients with chronic low back pain. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007;23:117-128.
  5. MediMedia Formulary Compass. http://www.formularycompass.com. Accessed December 31, 2008.