Oxycodone: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

What medicine is Oxycodone?

What is Oxycodone for?

Oxycodone is a drug with a function to relieve pain from moderate to severe. Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic analgesics (opiates). These drugs work on the brain by changing how the body feels and how it responds to pain.

The oxycodone dosage and oxycodone side effects are detailed below.

How do you use Oxycodone?

Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are using oxycodone oral solution, read the medical guidelines provided by your pharmacist before starting to use oxycodone oral solution and each time you refill it. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication as directed by your doctor. You can take this medication with or without food. If you feel nauseous, you can relieve it by taking this medicine with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to reduce nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with little movement of the head).

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, be careful to measure the dose using a special measuring device / spoon. Don't use a tablespoon as you may not get the correct dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how to measure a dose.

The dosage is based on the medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase the dose, increase the frequency or duration of use of the drug longer than it should be. Stop using the drug when recommended.

Pain medications work best when used when the first symptoms of pain / tenderness occur. If you delay until the condition worsens, the drugs don't work very well.

If you have ongoing pain (such as cancer), your doctor may advise you to take long-term narcotic drugs. In this case, medication can be used for sudden onset of pain as needed. Other non-narcotic pain relievers (such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen) may also be prescribed at the same time as this medication. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about using oxycodone safely with any other medication.

This medicine may cause addictive reactions, especially when used regularly for long periods or in high doses. In this case, symptoms of addiction (eg, restlessness, watery eyes, runny nose, nausea, sweating, muscle aches) may occur if you suddenly stop medication. To prevent an addiction reaction, your doctor will decrease your dose slowly. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report it immediately if you experience an addiction reaction.

When this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well as before. Talk with your doctor if this drug stops working.

Along with its benefits, this drug may cause abnormal drug dependence behavior (addiction). This risk can increase if you have previously abused alcohol or drugs. Take this medicine as recommended to reduce the risk of dependence.

Tell your doctor if condition does not get better or gets worse.

How do I save Oxycodone?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Oxycodone dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of Oxycodone for adults?

The following dosage recommendations should only be considered as an approach to a series of medical decisions over time in the management of pain / pain in an individual patient.

Early:

-Immediate Release (IR): 5 to 15 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours

-Controlled Release (CR): 10 mg orally every 12 hours

-Solution 5 mg per 5 mL: 5 to 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours

-Concentrated solution 100 mg / 5 mL (20 mg / mL): for patients who have been titrated to a stable analgesic regimen using low-dose oxycodone and who get efficacy using a smaller volume solution.

What is the dosage of Oxycodone for children?

There is no provision for the dosage of this drug for children (under 18 years). This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

In what dosage is Oxycodone available?

Oxycodone available in the following doses.

5 mg capsules;

5 mg / 5 mL solution (5 mL, 15 mL, 500 mL)

5 mg tablet; 15 mg; 30 mg

Oxycodone side effects

What side effects can I experience due to Oxycodone?

Seek medical help immediately if you experience an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using oxycodone and call your doctor if you experience:

Shortness of breath, slow heart rate, colds, clammy skin;
Convulsions
Confusion, severe drowsiness; or
Feel dizzy, as if you were going to pass out.

Common side effects include:

Light drowsiness, headache, dizziness, feeling tired;
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;
Dry mouth; or
Mild itching.

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Oxycodone Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using Oxycodone?

In deciding to use this drug, the risks of using the drug must be weighed carefully with the benefits that will be obtained later. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this remedy, here's what you need to consider:

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have had any different reactions or are allergic to this or any other medicine. And tell your doctor if you have certain allergies, such as to food, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the labels or ingredients on the packaging carefully.

Children

Further research has not been done regarding the relationship between age and the effect of oxycodone in the pediatric population. Safety and success have not been proven.

Elderly

Research conducted to date has not shown a specific problem in geriatrics regarding the limited use of oxycodone in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have lung, liver or kidney problems requiring an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving oxycodone to avoid the possibility of serious side effects.

Is Oxycodone safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

A = No risk,

B = not at risk in several studies,

C = May be risky,

D = There is positive evidence of risk,

X = Contraindicated,

N = Unknown

Oxycodone Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with Oxycodone?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

Although several drugs should not be used simultaneously, in other cases two different drugs may be used simultaneously even if interactions are possible. In this case, your doctor may change the dose, or other precautions may be needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other prescription or over-the-counter drugs.

Using this medication with any of the following drugs is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this drug or change some of the medicines you have used.

Naltrexone

Using this medication with any of the following drugs is usually not recommended, but may be needed in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or reduce the frequency with which one or both drugs are used.

Abiraterone Acetate
Acepromazine
Alfentanil
Alprazolam
Alvimopan
Amiodarone
Amisulpride
Amprenavir
Anileridine
Aprepitant
Aripiprazole
Asenapine
Atazanavir
Baclofen
Benperidol
Boceprevir
Brofaromine
Bromazepam
Buprenorphine
Buspirone
Butorphanol
Carisoprodol
Carphenazine
Ceritinib
Chloral Hydrate
Chlordiazepoxide
Chlorpromazine
Chlorzoxazone
Clarithromycin
Clobazam
Clonazepam
Clorazepate
Clorgyline
Clozapine
Cobicistat
Codeine
Conivaptan
Crizotinib
Cyclobenzaprine
Dabrafenib
Darunavir
Delavirdine
Dexmedetomidine
Dezocine
Diacetylmorphine
Diazepam
Dichloralphenazone
Difenoxin
Dihydrocodeine
Diphenhydramine
Diphenoxylate
Doxylamine
Droperidol
Enflurane
Erythromycin
Escitalopram
Eslicarbazepine Acetate
Estazolam
Eszopiclone
Ethchlorvynol
Ethopropazine
Ethylmorphine
Etomidate
Fentanyl
Flunitrazepam
Fluphenazine
Flurazepam
Fluspirilene
Fluvoxamine
Fosaprepitant
Phospropofol
Furazolidone
Halazepam
Haloperidol
Halothane
Hexobarbital
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphone
Hydroxyzine
Idelalisib
Imatinib
Indinavir
Iproniazid
Isocarboxazid
Isoflurane
Itraconazole
Ketamine
Ketazolam
Ketobemidone
Ketoconazole
Lazabemide
Levorphanol
Linezolid
Lomitapide
Loprazolam
Lorazepam
Lormetazepam
Meclizine
Medazepam
Melperone
Meperidine
Meptazinol
Mesoridazine
Metaxalone
Methadone
Methdilazine
Methocarbamol
Methohexital
Methotrimeprazine
Methylene Blue
Methylnaltrexone
Midazolam
Mifepristone
Mitotane
Moclobemide
Molindone
Moricizine
Morphine
Morphine Sulfate Liposome
Nalbuphine
Nalmefene
Nalorphine
Naloxegol
Naloxone
Nefazodone
Nelfinavir
Nialamide
Nicomorphine
Nilotinib
Nitrazepam
Nitrous Oxide
Olanzapine
Opium
Orphenadrine
Oxazepam
Oxycodone
Oxymorphone
Papaveretum
Paregoric
Pargyline
Pentazocine
Perazine
Periciazine
Perphenazine
Phenelzine
Pimozide
Piperacetazine
Piperaquine
Pipotiazine
Piritramide
Posaconazole
Prazepam
Procarbazine
Prochlorperazine
Promazine
Promethazine
Propofol
Propoxyphene
Quazepam
Quetiapine
Ramelteon
Rasagiline
Regorafenib
Remifentanil
Remoxipride
Ritonavir
Samidorphan
Saquinavir
Selegiline
Sertindole
Sertraline
Siltuximab
Sodium Oxybate
Sufentanil
Sulpiride
Suvorexant
Tapentadol
Telaprevir
Telithromycin
Temazepam
Thiopropazate
Thioridazine
Ticagrelor
Tilidine
Tizanidine
Tolonium Chloride
Toloxatone
Topiramate
Tramadol
Tranylcypromine
Triazolam
Trifluoperazine
Trifluperidol
Triflupromazine
Trimeprazine
Zaleplon
Zolpidem
Zopiclone
Zotepine

Using this medication with one of the following drugs will increase your risk of certain side effects, but taking the two drugs at the same time may be the best treatment for you. If both drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of one or both drugs.

Miconazole
Perampanel
Rifampin
St. John's Wort
Voriconazole

Can food or alcohol interact with Oxycodone?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

Using this medication with any of the following drugs is usually not recommended, but may be needed in some cases. If these two drugs are used at the same time, your doctor may change the dose or decrease the frequency of use of the drug, or give specific instructions regarding the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Ethanol

What health conditions can interact with Oxycodone?

The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems, in particular:

Addison's disease (Adrenal gland problem) or
Alcohol abuse or have a history
Brain tumor
Respiratory problems (for example, hypoxia)
Esophageal or colon cancer
Central nervous system (CNS) depression
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Cor pulmonale (serious heart condition)
Drug dependence, especially with narcotics
Enlarged prostate (BPH, prostatic hypertrophy)
Gallbladder or gallstone disease
Have a history of head injury
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Hypovolemia (low volume of blood)
Kyphoscoliosis (curvature of the spine with breathing problems)
Having problems urinating
Psychosis (mental illness)
Difficulty swallowing
Weakened physical condition — Use with caution. May increase the risk of fatal side effects
Severe asthma
Hypercarbia (high carbon dioxide in the blood)
Paralytic ileus (digestion stops working or is disturbed)
Respiratory depression (very slow breathing)
Digestive or intestinal obstruction — Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Pancreatitis (inflammation or swelling of the pancreas)
Convulsions — Use with care. Can make conditions worse.
Severe kidney disease
Liver disease —Use with caution. The effect can increase because the drug is slowly leaving the body.

Oxycodone overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Symptoms of an overdose include the following:

Difficulty breathing
Slow or stopped breathing
Excessive sleepiness
Dizzy
Fainting
Weak muscles
Narrowed or dilated pupils (dark circles in the eyes)
cool, clammy skin
slow heart rate or stop beating
bluish skin, nails, lips or the area around the mouth
loss of consciousness or coma

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.