Effervescent Potassium and Opana

• Generic Name: potassium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Quick-K

Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Effervescent Potassium is used to prevent or to treat a potassium deficiency (hypokalemia).

Effervescent Potassium may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: oxymorphone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Opana, Opana ER, Numorphan HCl

Opana (oxymorphone) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Opana is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

The extended-release form of this medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain. Opana ER is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

Opana may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.