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