However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions. Always speak with your healthcare provider about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:.
The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, a higher amount of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects. Your doctor may start you on a lowered dose or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body. Oxycodone extended-release tablets can only be used for certain children in this age range.
These are children who have taken and tolerated opioid medications for at least five days in a row. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Taking it again could be fatal cause death. Do not drink alcohol while taking oxycodone. The use of drinks that contain alcohol raises your risk of serious side effects from oxycodone.
It may even result in coma or death. For people with breathing problems: Oxycodone may slow down your breathing or cause you to have shallow breathing. If you have a breathing problem such as asthma or COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you. Certain people should never take oxycodone: These include people who already have slow or shallow breathing, or who have too much carbon dioxide in their blood due to poor breathing.
They also include people with acute or severe asthma. For all of these people, taking this drug could harm their breathing too much and cause death. For people with gastrointestinal GI problems: Oxycodone can worsen certain stomach or bowel problems. This is because this drug makes it harder for food to move through your digestive tract. It can also make it harder for doctors to diagnose or find the cause of these problems. If you have a condition called a paralytic ileus, you should not take oxycodone.
Or if you have any type of GI obstruction, you should not take extended-release oxycodone. The immediate-release version may be used cautiously. For people with head injury: Oxycodone may cause increased pressure in your brain. It may also cause breathing problems. Both of these issues raise your risk of complications, and can cause death.
For people with liver problems: Your body may process drugs more slowly. Your doctor may start you on a lower dosage. For people with kidney problems: If you have kidney problems or a history of kidney disease, you may not be able to clear this drug from your body well. This may increase the levels of oxycodone in your body and cause more side effects. This medication may also decrease your kidney function, making your kidney disease worse.
For people with seizure problems: Oxycodone may cause or worsen seizures. If you have epilepsy , talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you. Oxycodone may make your condition worse. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dosage of this drug. For people with hypothyroidism low thyroid levels : Talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you. Oxycodone could make your condition better or worse. For people with urination problems: If you have trouble urinating due to certain problems, talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you.
These problems include an enlarged prostate, a bladder obstruction, or kidney problems. Oxycodone can make it even harder for you to urinate, or make you unable to urinate.
For people with pancreas and gallbladder problems: Oxycodone raises your risk of pancreatitis. If you have acute or chronic pancreatitis , this drug may worsen your condition. Talk with your doctor about whether this drug is safe for you.
For pregnant women: Using oxycodone long term during pregnancy may cause withdrawal symptoms in your newborn child. Symptoms include irritability, overactive behaviors, or an abnormal sleep pattern. They also include high-pitched crying, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, or failure to gain weight.
This drug should only be used in pregnancy if clearly needed. For women who are breastfeeding: Oxycodone is present in breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child.
You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication. For seniors: The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to.
For people at risk of misuse, addiction, or overdose: Using oxycodone can lead to addiction and misuse, which can result in overdose or death. Your doctor may prescribe naloxone, which is a drug used to treat an oxycodone overdose. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to get or use naloxone. Oxycodone oral tablet is used for short-term or long-term treatment. The length of treatment depends on how severe your pain is.
If you stop taking the drug suddenly, you may have symptoms of withdrawal, which can include:. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times. If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:. But if your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
If you think you might be at risk of misuse or overdose, talk with your doctor about naloxone. What to do if you miss a dose: Take your dose as soon as you remember. But if you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. A prescription for this medication is not refillable.
You or your pharmacy will have to contact your doctor for a new prescription if you need this medication refilled. You and your doctor should monitor certain health issues.
This can help make sure you stay safe while you take this drug. These issues include:. Not every pharmacy stocks this drug. When filling your prescription, be sure to call ahead to make sure your pharmacy carries it.
Many insurance companies require a prior authorization for this drug. This means your doctor will need to get approval from your insurance company before your insurance company will pay for the prescription.
Or rather, one medication Oxycontin contains the other as an active ingredient oxycodone. Oxycodone and Oxycontin work by binding to mu receptors in the brain to produce a therapeutic feeling of analgesia. While they may be effective pain medications, they have also been widely publicized for their abuse and potential for addiction. Oxycodone is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of pain. It is metabolized extensively in the body and excreted in the urine. Immediate release oxycodone has a half-life of 3.
You may be familiar with Oxycodone in combinations with other pain medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and aspirin. Oxycodone tablets come in immediate release and extended release formulations with varying dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg.
Oxycontin is the brand name for the extended-release formulation of oxycodone. This extended-release formulation allows the drug to be released over a longer period of time. For this reason, Oxycontin is usually dosed twice per day because less is needed for the desired pain relief. In this way, Oxycontin tends to give a stronger and more prolonged effect. Oral tablets of Oxycontin come in strengths of 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, and 80 mg.
Oxycodone and Oxycontin are common treatments for the effective management of pain in patients using them for acute or chronic conditions.
Both medications have several similarities and differences that are outlined below:. Both Oxycodone and Oxycontin contain the same active ingredient with differences primarily in their dosage forms. While both drugs share the same side effects, they also carry similar risks of abuse, dependence, and addiction. However, the risk of side effects and overdose may be greater with extended release Oxycontin, especially if it is taken improperly. In instances of more severe pain, Oxycontin may be a more potent option in relieving pain due to its longer duration of action.
Because these drugs are Schedule II controlled medications with specific instructions for use, it is important to consult with a physician regarding individualized dosing and drug interactions. Skip to main content Search for a topic or drug.
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