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