oxycodone pill identification
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 pill identification. Swallow them whole oxycodone pill identification. They are specially formulated to release oxycodoneslowly into your system oxycodone pill identification. Breaking them would cause too much drug to be releasedinto the blood at one time leading to a potentially fatal dose of oxycodone oxycodone pill identification.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities oxycodone pill identification. OxyContin will cause drowsiness or dizziness oxycodone pill identification. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities oxycodone pill identification.
• Avoid alcohol while taking OxyContin oxycodone pill identification. Alcohol will greatly increase thedrowsiness and dizziness caused by OxyContin and could be dangerous oxycodone pill identification.
• 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 pill identification. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if OxyContin is taken with any of these medications oxycodone pill identification.
• Never take more OxyContin than is prescribed for you oxycodone pill identification. Taking too muchOxyContin could result in serious side effects, even death oxycodone pill identification. If your pain isnot being adequately treated, talk to your doctor oxycodone pill identification.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else oxycodone pill identification.
What is OxyContin?
• OxyContin is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics oxycodone pill identification. It is apain reliever oxycodone pill identification.
• OxyContin is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain oxycodone pill identification.
• OxyContin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide oxycodone pill identification.
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 pill identification.
• 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 pill identification.
• 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 pill identification.
• OxyContin is in the FDA pregnancy category B oxycodone pill identification. This means that it is unlikelyto cause birth defects oxycodone pill identification. However, OxyContin may cause addiction and withdrawalsymptoms, difficulty breathing, as well as other harmful effects in a newbornbaby when taken during pregnancy oxycodone pill identification. Do not take OxyContin without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant oxycodone pill identification.
• OxyContin may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms, difficulty breathing,and sedation in a nursing infant oxycodone pill identification. Do not take OxyContin without first talkingto your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby oxycodone pill identification.
How should I take OxyContin?
• Take OxyContin exactly as directed by your doctor oxycodone pill identification. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you oxycodone pill identification.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water oxycodone pill identification.
• OxyContin can be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs oxycodone pill identification.
• Never take more OxyContin than is prescribed for you oxycodone pill identification. Taking too muchOxyContin could result in serious side effects, even death oxycodone pill identification. If your pain isnot being adequately treated, talk to your doctor oxycodone pill identification.
• Do not crush, chew, or break controlled-release forms of oxycodone suchas Oxycontin oxycodone pill identification. Swallow them whole oxycodone pill identification. They are specially formulated to release oxycodoneslowly into your system oxycodone pill identification. Breaking them would cause too much drug to be releasedinto the blood at one time leading to a potentially fatal dose of oxycodone oxycodone pill identification.
• Occasionally, empty Oxycontin tablets may be passed out in the stool oxycodone pill identification. This is not a problem oxycodone pill identification. The active medication has been absorbed in the body andthe empty tablet shell may appear in the stool oxycodone pill identification.
• 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 pill identification. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one oxycodone pill identification.
• Do not stop taking OxyContin suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days oxycodone pill identification. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you uncomfortable oxycodone pill identification. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose oxycodone pill identification.
• Increasing the amount of fiber and water (six to eight full glasses)in your diet may alleviate constipation oxycodone pill identification.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else oxycodone pill identification.
• Store OxyContin at room temperature away from moisture and heat and outof the reach of children oxycodone pill identification. When treatment with OxyContin is no longer needed,any remaining medication should be destroyed by flushing down the toilet oxycodone pill identification.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember oxycodone pill identification. Do not take a double doseof this medication oxycodone pill identification. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking the nextdose oxycodone pill identification.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention oxycodone pill identification.
• Symptoms of an OxyContin overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, and small pupils oxycodone pill identification.
What should I avoid while taking OxyContin?
• Avoid alcohol while taking OxyContin oxycodone pill identification. Alcohol will greatly increase thedrowsiness and dizziness caused by OxyContin and could be dangerous oxycodone pill identification.
• 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 pill identification. Dangerous sedation, dizziness,or drowsiness may occur if OxyContin is taken with any of these medications oxycodone pill identification.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities oxycodone pill identification. OxyContin will cause drowsiness or dizziness oxycodone pill identification. If you experiencedrowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities oxycodone pill identification.
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 pill identification.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur oxycodone pill identification. 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 pill identification.
• Do not stop taking OxyContin suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days oxycodone pill identification. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you uncomfortable oxycodone pill identification. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose oxycodone pill identification.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur oxycodone pill identification. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome oxycodone pill identification.
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 pill identification. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsinessmay occur if OxyContin is taken with any of these medications oxycodone pill identification.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with OxyContin oxycodone pill identification. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines oxycodone pill identification.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about OxyContin written forhealth professionals that you may read oxycodone pill identification.
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