oxycodone dangers
oxycodone (ox i KOE done)
M-Oxy, OxyContin, Oxyir, Percolone, Roxicodone
What is the most important information I should know about OxyContin?
• Do not crush, chew, or break controlled-release forms of oxycodone suchas Oxycontin oxycodone dangers. Swallow them whole oxycodone dangers. They are specially formulated to release oxycodoneslowly into your system oxycodone dangers. Breaking them would cause too much drug to be releasedinto the blood at one time leading to a potentially fatal dose of oxycodone oxycodone dangers.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities oxycodone dangers. OxyContin will cause drowsiness or dizziness oxycodone dangers. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities oxycodone dangers.
• Avoid alcohol while taking OxyContin oxycodone dangers. Alcohol will greatly increase thedrowsiness and dizziness caused by OxyContin and could be dangerous oxycodone dangers.
• OxyContin may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, other antihistamines, other pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants oxycodone dangers. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if OxyContin is taken with any of these medications oxycodone dangers.
• Never take more OxyContin than is prescribed for you oxycodone dangers. Taking too muchOxyContin could result in serious side effects, even death oxycodone dangers. If your pain isnot being adequately treated, talk to your doctor oxycodone dangers.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else oxycodone dangers.
What is OxyContin?
• OxyContin is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics oxycodone dangers. It is apain reliever oxycodone dangers.
• OxyContin is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain oxycodone dangers.
• OxyContin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide oxycodone dangers.
Who should not take OxyContin?
• OxyContin is habit forming and should only be used under close supervisionby patients with an alcohol or drug addiction oxycodone dangers.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· asthma;
· urinary retention;
· an enlarged prostate;
· hypothyroidism;
· seizures or epilepsy;
· gallbladder disease;
· a head injury; or
· Addison's disease oxycodone dangers.
• You may not be able to take OxyContin, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove oxycodone dangers.
• OxyContin is in the FDA pregnancy category B oxycodone dangers. This means that it is unlikelyto cause birth defects oxycodone dangers. However, OxyContin may cause addiction and withdrawalsymptoms, difficulty breathing, as well as other harmful effects in a newbornbaby when taken during pregnancy oxycodone dangers. Do not take OxyContin without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant oxycodone dangers.
• OxyContin may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms, difficulty breathing,and sedation in a nursing infant oxycodone dangers. Do not take OxyContin without first talkingto your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby oxycodone dangers.
How should I take OxyContin?
• Take OxyContin exactly as directed by your doctor oxycodone dangers. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you oxycodone dangers.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water oxycodone dangers.
• OxyContin can be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs oxycodone dangers.
• Never take more OxyContin than is prescribed for you oxycodone dangers. Taking too muchOxyContin could result in serious side effects, even death oxycodone dangers. If your pain isnot being adequately treated, talk to your doctor oxycodone dangers.
• Do not crush, chew, or break controlled-release forms of oxycodone suchas Oxycontin oxycodone dangers. Swallow them whole oxycodone dangers. They are specially formulated to release oxycodoneslowly into your system oxycodone dangers. Breaking them would cause too much drug to be releasedinto the blood at one time leading to a potentially fatal dose of oxycodone oxycodone dangers.
• Occasionally, empty Oxycontin tablets may be passed out in the stool oxycodone dangers. This is not a problem oxycodone dangers. The active medication has been absorbed in the body andthe empty tablet shell may appear in the stool oxycodone dangers.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of oxycodonewith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon oxycodone dangers. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one oxycodone dangers.
• Do not stop taking OxyContin suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days oxycodone dangers. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you uncomfortable oxycodone dangers. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose oxycodone dangers.
• Increasing the amount of fiber and water (six to eight full glasses)in your diet may alleviate constipation oxycodone dangers.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else oxycodone dangers.
• Store OxyContin at room temperature away from moisture and heat and outof the reach of children oxycodone dangers. When treatment with OxyContin is no longer needed,any remaining medication should be destroyed by flushing down the toilet oxycodone dangers.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember oxycodone dangers. Do not take a double doseof this medication oxycodone dangers. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose oxycodone dangers.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention oxycodone dangers.
• Symptoms of an OxyContin overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, and small pupils oxycodone dangers.
What should I avoid while taking OxyContin?
• Avoid alcohol while taking OxyContin oxycodone dangers. Alcohol will greatly increase thedrowsiness and dizziness caused by OxyContin and could be dangerous oxycodone dangers.
• OxyContin may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, other antihistamines, other pain relievers, anxietymedicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants oxycodone dangers. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if OxyContin is taken with any of these medications oxycodone dangers.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities oxycodone dangers. OxyContin will cause drowsiness or dizziness oxycodone dangers. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities oxycodone dangers.
What are the possible side effects of OxyContin?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingOxyContin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness; or
· unconsciousness oxycodone dangers.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur oxycodone dangers. Continueto take OxyContin and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive oxycodone dangers.
• Do not stop taking OxyContin suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days oxycodone dangers. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you uncomfortable oxycodone dangers. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose oxycodone dangers.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur oxycodone dangers. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome oxycodone dangers.
What other drugs will affect OxyContin?
• OxyContin may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines,seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants oxycodone dangers. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsinessmay occur if OxyContin is taken with any of these medications oxycodone dangers.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with OxyContin oxycodone dangers. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines oxycodone dangers.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about OxyContin written forhealth professionals that you may read oxycodone dangers.
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