Oxycodone hydrochloride: Active Ingredient
OxyContin – 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg extended-release tablets.
Therapeutic Indications
What is OxyContin and why is it used
OxyContin is a medication prescribed to treat severe, prolonged pain. Each tablet contains oxycodone, a powerful analgesic belonging to the opioid class. Its analgesic effect lasts up to 12 hours.
Contraindications
When not to take OxyContin
Avoid using Oxycodone if:
You are allergic to oxycodone or other components of the medicine, or have had allergic reactions to other opioids such as morphine.
You have severe breathing problemscentrocommercialemolise such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), severe asthma or severe respiratory depression, with symptoms such as shortness of breath and cough.
You have suffered head trauma that causes severe headache or nausea.
Has intestinal problems such as paralytic ileus or delayed gastric emptying.
He has heart disease caused by chronic lung disease.
Precautions for use
What to consider before taking Oxycodone
Before starting treatment with OxyContin, tell your doctor if:
He is elderly or debilitated.
You suffer from hypothyroidism or myxedema.
He has low blood pressure.
Suffers from mental disorders or toxic psychosis.
You have liver or kidney disease, or you suffer from pancreatitis or gallbladder problems.
You have seizures or seizures.
He has chronic breathing difficulties.
You are taking antidepressants or other medications that may interact with oxycodone naloxone.
You are about to undergo surgery or suffer from gastrointestinal disorders.
Interactions with other drugs
Drugs that interact with OxyContin
Concomitant use of Oxycodone with other sedative drugs, such as benzodiazepines, increases the risk of drowsiness, difficulty breathing, and may be life-threatening. If the doctor deems the combination necessary, the dose and duration of treatment should be limited. Tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking, especially:
Antidepressants.
Medicines for mental or psychiatric disorders.
Other powerful painkillers.
Medicines to lower blood pressure or for epilepsy.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
What to do if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not take OxyContin during pregnancy or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor. Oxycodone naloxone can cross the placenta and cause breathing problems in the newborn or postpartum withdrawal syndrome.
How to take Oxycodone Naloxone
Dosage and method of use
Take Oxycodone as directed by your doctor. The tablets should be swallowed whole with water, every 12 hours, without crushing, chewing or dissolving them. The standard starting dose is 10 mg every 12 hours for adults, but this may be adjusted based on your clinical needs.
Overdose
What to do in case of overdose
An overdose of oxycodone can cause serious breathing problems, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and, in extreme cases, can be fatal. If an overdose occurs, contact your doctor immediately.
Side effects
Possible side effects
Oxycodone can cause various side effects, which may include:
Very common: Constipation, nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache.
Common: Dry mouth, confusion, difficulty urinating, skin rashes.
Uncommon: Respiratory depression, hallucinations, convulsions, hypotension.
Rare: Serious allergic reactions, such as difficulty breathing or swelling of the face.