Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain, it reduces pain by activating opioid receptors in the nervous system. Oxycodone belongs to the group of pain medicines known as narcotic analgesics. Oxycodone can be used as a single-ingredient pain reliever, Oxycodone and Roxicodone) and it is also available in combination with acetaminophen. Oxycodone is available in immediate-release and extended-release forms. The immediate-release tablets are Oxycodone 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, or 30mg, and extended-release tablets are Oxycodone 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg and 80mg. The immediate-release tablets are used for acute (short-term) pain, and the extended-release tablets are used to treat severe and chronic pain requiring longer treatment.
Uses of Oxycodone
The use of Oxycodone is to relieve chronic moderate to severe pain or Acute pain to severe pain.
Acute moderate to severe pain can’t be changed with other methods. Some derivatives of this drug are indicated to help with comfort such as surgery, some types of cancer, or painful injuries such as bone fractures. Chronic moderate to severe pain in back pain, osteoarthritis, and other conditions. Healthcare providers prescribe extended-release versions of oxycodone, such as Xtampza ER or Oxycontin, for some cases where other approaches are not expected to succeed.
Side Effects of Oxycodone
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Headache
Rashes
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Dry mouth
Sweating
Faintness
Heart attack
Itching
Seizures
Agitation
Depression
Urinary Retention
Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, if you have a brain disorder such as a head injury, tumor, or seizures), Breathing problems such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease- COPD, Kidney disease, liver disease or mood disorder, Intestinal Problems, Difficulty urinating, gallbladder disease, and pancreas disease.
Avoid Alcohol and beverages, these drugs make you more dizzy so avoid doing anything that requires alertness
Don’t use this medication during pregnancy, it may harm an unborn baby, this drug passes into breast milk and affects the baby. So, consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Conclusion
Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever prescribed for moderate to moderately severe pain. Common side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, sedation, Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness, and constipation. Consult your doctor about your medical history before taking this medication.
