Compare Avinza vs Opana

Compare Avinza

vs Opana

Compare Avinza to Opana. To make a decision about Avinza vs Opana, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Avinza or Opana

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Uses of Avinza

Avinza is also known by the generic name Morphine Concentrate

Avinza is also known by the generic name Morphine

USES:
See also Warning section.

This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Morphine belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

The higher strengths of this drug (more than 30 milligrams per capsule) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of narcotic pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking narcotic medication.

Do not use the extended-release form of morphine to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.

Uses of Opana

Opana is also known by the generic name Oxymorphone USES: This medication is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. It acts on certain centers in the brain to give you pain relief. This medication is a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type).

Avinza and Opana Have 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Significant Decrease in Lung Function - Respiratory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

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Avinza Has 20 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Opana

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Muscle Movements - Involuntary Muscle Movement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Circulation - Circulatory Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - A Spasm of the Larynx - Laryngismus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Complete Stoppage of the Heart - Cardiac Arrest is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Collapsed Portion of Lung - Atelectasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Change in Pulse - Pulse Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Failure causing Loss of Breath - Respiratory Insufficiency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Stiffness - Muscle Rigidity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Sluggishness - Lethargy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

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Opana Has 17 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Avinza

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Pupil Size - Miosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood - Hypoxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Diarrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Extreme Breathing Difficulty - Severe Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

Critical Seriousness - Blocked Bowels with No Movement - Ileus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana.

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Avinza and Opana Have 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Avinza and Opana.

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Avinza Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Opana

Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana. Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Avinza but not Opana. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Avinza and Opana.

Opana Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Opana

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Opana but not Avinza.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Opana but not Avinza.

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Opana but not Avinza.

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Opana but not Avinza.

Sluggishness - Lethargy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Opana but not Avinza.

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Avinza and Opana Treat 0 Conditions in Common

Avinza has 27 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Avinza.

Avinza Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Asthma Attack - Asthma Attack is a contraindication of Avinza.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Avinza.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Avinza.

Paralytic Ileus - Paralysis of the Intestines is a contraindication of Avinza.

Status Epilepticus - Repeated Seizures with Unconsciousness Between Episodes is a contraindication of Avinza.

Relative Contraindications

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Avinza.

Chronic Disease of Respiratory System - Chronic Lung or Breathing Passage Problem is a contraindication of Avinza.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Avinza.

Gastrointestinal Obstruction - Stomach or Intestine Blockage is a contraindication of Avinza.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Avinza.

Pancreatitis is a contraindication of Avinza.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Avinza.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Avinza.

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome - Symptoms from Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Avinza.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Avinza.

Biliary Tract Disorder - Biliary and Gallbladder Problem is a contraindication of Avinza.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Avinza.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Avinza.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Avinza.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Avinza.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Avinza.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Avinza.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Avinza.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Avinza.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Avinza.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Avinza.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Avinza.

Opana has 42 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Opana.

Opana Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Acutely Deteriorating Asthma - Asthma That Is Getting Worse is a contraindication of Opana.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Opana.

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium - Psychosis caused by Sudden Alcohol Withdrawal is a contraindication of Opana.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Opana.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Opana.

Brain Neoplasm - Brain Tumor is a contraindication of Opana.

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Opana.

Coma is a contraindication of Opana.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Opana.

Cor Pulmonale is a contraindication of Opana.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Opana.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Opana.

Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery - Stomach or Intestinal Tract Operation is a contraindication of Opana.

Head Injury is a contraindication of Opana.

Hypercapnia - Excess Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Blood is a contraindication of Opana.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Opana.

Hypoxia - Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood is a contraindication of Opana.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a contraindication of Opana.

Intracranial Hypertension - High Pressure Within the Skull is a contraindication of Opana.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Opana.

Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Opana.

Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Addison's Disease is a contraindication of Opana.

Pulmonary Emphysema - Emphysema is a contraindication of Opana.

Respiratory Depression - Significant Decrease in Lung Function is a contraindication of Opana.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Opana.

Shock is a contraindication of Opana.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Opana.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Opana.

Toxic Psychosis - Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents is a contraindication of Opana.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Opana.

Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Opana.

Urethral Stricture - Narrowing of the Tube that Empties Urine From the Bladder is a contraindication of Opana.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Opana.

Contraindication Warnings

Acute Abdominal Pain - Intense Abdominal Pain is a contraindication of Opana.

Biliary Spasm - Spasm of a Bile Duct Tract is a contraindication of Opana.

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Opana.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Opana.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Opana.

Gallbladder Disease - Disease of the Gallbladder is a contraindication of Opana.

Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid is a contraindication of Opana.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Opana.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Opana.

Avinza - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness.

Opana - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow breathing, slow heartbeat, loss of consciousness, very small pupils.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.