OXYCONTIN
Generic Name: oxycodone (ox i KOE done) Brand Names: M-Oxy, OxyContin, Oxyir, Percolone, Roxicodone. Oxycodone is a very powerful and potentially addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine. It is effective orally and is marketed in combination with aspirin (Percodan, Endodan, Roxiprin) or acetaminophen (Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet, Tylox) for the relief of pain.
More recently, ibuprofen has been added to oxycodone (Combunox). It is also sold in a sustained-release form by Purdue Pharma under the trade name OxyContin as well as generic equivalents, and instant-release forms OxyIR, OxyNorm, Percolone, OxyFAST, and Roxicodone. OxyContin is available in 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg tablets, and, due to its sustained-release mechanism, is effective for eight to twelve hours. (The 160 mg formulation was discontinued in May 2001.) OxyNorm is available in 5, 10, and 20 mg capsules and tablets; also as a 1 mg/1 ml liquid in 250 mg bottles and as a 10 mg/1 ml concentrated liquid in 100 mg bottles.
Take Oxycontin sustained-release tablets (OxyContin®) by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take OxyContin® on an "as needed" basis; OxyContin® should be taken on a regular basis only for the condition for which it was prescribed. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Do not break, crush, or chew OxyContin® tablets; this will cause the release of a large amount of Oxycontin to be absorbed into your body at once, which can be dangerous causing an overdose and serious adverse reactions. If Oxycontin upsets your stomach, you can take it with food or milk. If you are taking OxyContin® 160 mg tablets, it is important to avoid high-fat foods around the time you are taking you medicine. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Do NOT share this medicine with anyone. Oxycontin is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics. It is a pain reliever. Oxycontin is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain. Oxycontin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.  Oxycontin relieves moderate to severe pain. This type of Oxycontin is for people who need pain medicine for more than a few days. These tablets are specially designed to release Oxycontin over a period of time. Do not share this medicine with anyone else. Federal law prohibits the transfer of Oxycontin to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Generic Oxycontin sustained-release tablets are available. |
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ake the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose of this medication. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the next dose. Although side effects from Oxycontin are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: upset stomach, constipation, dry mouth. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: rapid or slow heartbeat, trouble breathing, hives, skin rash, hallucinations, yellowing of the skin or eyes, headache, vomiting, dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking Oxycontin. Alcohol will greatly increase the drowsiness and dizziness caused by Oxycontin and could be dangerous. Oxycontin may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, other antihistamines, other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if Oxycontin is taken with any of these medications. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Oxycontin will cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Keep Oxycontin in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. Oxycontin may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if Oxycontin is taken with any of these medications. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Oxycontin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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