Who should not take Zohydro ER?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

  • systemic mastocytosis
  • untreated decreased level of thyroid hormones
  • decreased function of the adrenal gland
  • psychosis caused by sudden alcohol withdrawal
  • alcohol intoxication
  • cor pulmonale
  • abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth
  • decreased lung function
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • paralysis of the intestines
  • a brain tumor
  • a condition where the adrenal glands produce less hormones called Addison's disease
  • dehydration
  • toxic psychosis
  • drug abuse
  • slow heartbeat
  • low blood pressure
  • stomach or intestinal tract operation
  • blockage of the stomach or intestine
  • constipation
  • severe liver disease
  • spasm of a bile duct tract
  • decreased kidney function
  • enlarged prostate
  • coma
  • a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock
  • an inability to completely empty the bladder
  • high pressure within the skull
  • problems with food passing through the esophagus
  • worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • disease of the gallbladder
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • narrowing of the tube that empties urine from the bladder
  • seizures
  • sleep apnea
  • an increase of carbon dioxide in the blood
  • weakened patient
  • intense abdominal pain
  • morbid obesity
  • history of opioid overdose
  • inherited dysfunction of autonomic nerve function
  • asthma attack

Allergies:

  • Opioids - Morphine Analogues
  • Tramadol

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