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U.S. Brand Names
ETH-Oxydose™ [DSC]; OxyContin®; OxyIR® [DSC]; Roxicodone®
Canadian Brand Names
Oxy.IR®; OxyContin®; PMS-Oxycodone; Supeudol®
Mexican Brand Names
Plexicodim
Pharmacologic Category
Analgesic, Opioid
What key warnings should I know about before taking this medicine?
• Patients receiving this medicine should be monitored for misuse, abuse, and addiction.
• Swallow long-acting tablets whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. Serious reactions can occur if you take broken, chewed, or crushed long-acting tablets.
• This medicine may cause severe liver damage.
Long-acting tablets:
• Please read the medication guide.
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to oxycodone or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have any of the following conditions: Severe asthma, intestinal blockage, or lung disease.
How does it work?
• Oxycodone binds to brain receptors, relieving pain. It decreases the feeling of pain and a person's response to pain.
How is it best taken?
• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
• Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Avoid taking 160 mg tablet with a high-fat meal.
• Do not use long-acting products for immediate pain relief or on an as needed basis.
• A liquid (concentrate, solution) is available if you cannot swallow pills.
• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Keep a diary of pain control.
• Bowel movements.
• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Protect capsules and tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
• Throw away any unused medicine by flushing down toilet or sink.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 14:47:52.0
Modified: 2010-05-04 10:26:58.0
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