OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Overview

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE is a Schedule H1 drug.
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid (narcotic) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Oxycodone treats moderate to severe pain. May cause stomach upset and taking it with food may help. May also cause constipation. Swallow extended-release tablets and capsules whole. Do not crush extended-release forms. 

Usage

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • Before taking oxycodone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to other opioid pain relievers or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.
  • Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of brain disorders, breathing problems, kidney disease, liver disease, mental/mood disorders, personal or family history of a substance use disorder, stomach/intestinal problems, difficulty urinating, gallbladder disease, and disease of the pancreas.
  • This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages.
  • Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
  • During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing.

Symptoms of Overdosage

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Slow Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE : Chills, Confusion, Labored Breathing, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Fainting, Fever

Serious Side-Effects

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE : Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Chest Pain

Rare Side-Effects

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE : Dry Skin, Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Abdomen Pain, Convulsions, Cough, Decreased Urination, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Fainting, Frequent Urination, Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Rapid Breathing, Eyes Sunken Eyes, Body Excessive Sweating

Disease Interactions

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Gastroenteritis, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Enterocolitis, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Drug Dependence, Hypotension, Shock, Brain Tumor, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Adrenal Insufficiency, Biliary Cirrhosis, Hypothyroidism, Panhypopituitarism, Seizure, Urinary Retention, Heart Arrhythmias

Technical Classification

OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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