{"id":20144,"date":"2022-03-26T08:04:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T08:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20144"},"modified":"2022-03-28T08:23:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T08:23:11","slug":"oxycodone-naloxone-gl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/oxycodone-naloxone-gl\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL &#8211; Oxycodone hydrochloride \/ Naloxone hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>5 mg \/ 2.5, 10 mg \/ 5 mg, 20 mg \/ 10 mg, 30 mg \/ 15 mg, 40 mg \/ 20 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are<br>oxycodone hydrochloride \/ naloxone hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pain relief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have been prescribed Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL for the treatment of severe pain that can only be managed with enough analgesic\u00a0opioids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL works as a pain reliever<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL contains the active substances oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride.\u00a0Oxycodone gives the analgesic effect of Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL It is a strong\u00a0analgesic\u00a0(&#8220;analgesic&#8221;) that belongs to a group of drugs called\u00a0opioids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naloxone is intended to reduce constipation.&nbsp;Constipation is a common side effect of treatment with opioid painkillers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride contained in Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to oxycodone, naloxone, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have difficulty breathing, such as slower or weaker breathing than expected (\u00a0respiratory depression\u00a0).<\/li><li>if you suffer from a severe lung disease associated with narrowed airways (chronic\u00a0obstructive pulmonary disease\u00a0or COPD).<\/li><li>if you suffer from a condition called cor pulmonale.\u00a0In this condition, the right part of the heart becomes enlarged due to increased pressure inside the blood vessels in the lung and so on.\u00a0(eg as a result of COPD &#8211; see above).<\/li><li>if you suffer from severe\u00a0bronchial asthma.<\/li><li>if you have a type of intestinal obstruction (paralytic\u00a0ileus\u00a0) that is not caused by\u00a0opioids.<\/li><li>if you have moderate to severe hepatic impairment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are elderly or debilitated<\/li><li>if you\u00a0have a type of intestinal obstruction (paralytic\u00a0ileus\u00a0) caused by\u00a0opioids<\/li><li>if you suffer from kidney problems<\/li><li>if you suffer from mild liver problems<\/li><li>if you suffer from severe lung problems (ie decreased breathing capacity)<\/li><li>if you suffer from a condition characterized by frequent shortness of breath during the night that can make you feel very tired during the day (\u00a0sleep apnea\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0myxedema\u00a0(a condition of the thyroid gland that causes dry, cold and swollen skin [&#8220;bloating&#8221;] in the face, arms, and legs)<\/li><li>if your\u00a0thyroid gland\u00a0does not produce enough\u00a0hormones\u00a0(underactive\u00a0thyroid\u00a0or\u00a0hypothyroidism\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have a poor adrenal function (ie the adrenal glands do not work properly), for example,\u00a0Addison&#8217;s disease.<\/li><li>if you have a mental illness that is accompanied by a (partial) loss of reality (\u00a0psychosis\u00a0) caused by alcohol or intoxication with other substances (substance-induced\u00a0psychosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have gallstone problems<\/li><li>if your prostate gland is abnormally enlarged (\u00a0prostate hypertrophy\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you are or have ever been addicted to alcohol or drugs, or if you have previously had symptoms of\u00a0abstinence\u00a0such as worry, anxiety, shaking, or sweating when you stopped drinking alcohol or taking drugs<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas (\u00a0pancreatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have low\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0hypotension\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0(\u00a0hypertension\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you suffer from heart problems<\/li><li>if you have a head injury (due to the risk of increased pressure in the brain)<\/li><li>if you suffer from\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0or are prone to seizures<\/li><li>if you are also taking a type of medicine called an\u00a0MAOI\u00a0(used to treat depression or\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease\u00a0), e.g.\u00a0medicines containing <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tranylcypromine-glenmark\/\">tranylcypromine<\/a>, phenelzine, isocarboxazid and moclobemide<\/li><li>if fatigue or episodes of sudden drowsiness occur.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor if any of the above have affected you in the past.\u00a0Also, talk to a doctor if you experience any of the above while taking Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL is not recommended for the treatment of patients with advanced cancer of the gastrointestinal tract or pelvis where intestinal obstruction may be a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience severe diarrhea at the beginning of treatment (within the first 3 to 5 days), this may be due to the effect of naloxone.\u00a0It may be a sign that your bowel movements are returning to normal.\u00a0Contact a doctor if diarrhea persists after 3 to 5 days, or is worrying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have used high\u00a0doses\u00a0of another\u00a0opioid, you may initially experience withdrawal symptoms (such as restlessness, sweating, and muscle pain) when switching to Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL. If you experience withdrawal symptoms, you may need special medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor that you are taking Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL if you need surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been taking Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL for a long time, you may become tolerant.\u00a0This means that you may need a higher\u00a0dose\u00a0to achieve the desired effect.\u00a0Prolonged use of this drug can also lead to physical dependence.\u00a0Medicines containing oxycodone should be avoided in patients with current or past alcohol, drug, or drug abuse.\u00a0Withdrawal symptoms can occur if treatment is stopped too suddenly.\u00a0If you no longer need treatment, gradually reduce your daily\u00a0dose\u00a0in consultation with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk of developing psychological dependence on oxycodone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residues of\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a0may be present in the feces.\u00a0This is nothing to worry about, as the active substances have already been released in the stomach and intestines and absorbed into the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improper use of Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL should never be abused, especially if you have a drug addiction.\u00a0If you are addicted to drugs such as heroin, morphine, or\u00a0methadone\u00a0, you are likely to suffer from severe withdrawal symptoms if you abuse Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL, as it contains the active substance naloxone.\u00a0Pre-existing withdrawal symptoms may worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;should never be abused by dissolving and injecting (eg into a blood vessel) or inhaling.&nbsp;The tablets contain talc that can destroy local&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;(&nbsp;necrosis&nbsp;) and cause changes in the lung tissue (lung granuloma).&nbsp;Improper use can also have other serious consequences that can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prolonged-release tablets\u00a0must be swallowed whole so as not to affect the slow\u00a0release\u00a0of oxycodone from the tablets.\u00a0The tablets must not be split, broken, chewed, or crushed.\u00a0If the tablets are split, broken, chewed, or crushed, this may cause the body to take up a potentially life-threatening\u00a0dose of\u00a0oxycodone (see section 3 \u201cIf you take more Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine should not be given to children or adolescents under 18 years of age when safety and efficacy have not been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;increases if you take Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL at the same time as medicines that affect brain function.&nbsp;For example, you may feel very tired and breathing difficulties (slow and shallow breathing) may worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of drugs that affect brain function:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other strong painkillers (\u00a0opioids\u00a0)<\/li><li>hypnotics and sedatives (\u00a0sedatives,\u00a0hypnotics\u00a0)<\/li><li>antidepressant drugs (such as\u00a0paroxetine\u00a0or\u00a0fluoxetine\u00a0)<\/li><li>medicines used to treat\u00a0allergies, motion sickness, or nausea (\u00a0antihistamines\u00a0or antiemetics)<\/li><li>other drugs that affect the nervous system (phenothiazines,\u00a0neuroleptics\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0is increased if you take antidepressant drugs (for example,\u00a0citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram,\u00a0fluoxetine, fluvoxamine,\u00a0paroxetine,\u00a0sertraline\u00a0,\u00a0venlafaxine\u00a0).\u00a0These drugs can affect or be affected by oxycodone, and you may experience symptoms such as involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions, including in the muscles that control eye movements, sudden movements, heavy sweating, tremors, excessive reflexive movements, increased muscle tension, body temperature above 38 \u00b0 C.\u00a0Contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concomitant use of Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL and sedatives or medicines for insomnia such as&nbsp;benzodiazepines&nbsp;or similar medicines increases the risk of drowsiness, difficulty breathing (&nbsp;respiratory depression&nbsp;),&nbsp;coma&nbsp;and may be life-threatening.&nbsp;Due to this, concomitant use should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.&nbsp;If your doctor prescribes Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL at the same time as sedatives,&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one and the treatment time should be limited by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking any sedatives and carefully follow your doctor&#8217;s dose recommendations.&nbsp;It may be helpful to inform friends or relatives about paying attention to the signs and symptoms described above.&nbsp;Contact a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to a doctor if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs that reduce the\u00a0coagulation\u00a0capacity of the blood (coumarin derivatives), the coagulation time may be faster or slower<\/li><li>Macrolide type\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0are (eg clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin\u00a0)<\/li><li>antifungal drugs of the type azoles (eg\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole)<\/li><li>ritonavir or other\u00a0protease inhibitors\u00a0(used to treat\u00a0HIV, eg indinavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir)<\/li><li>cimetidine (used to treat\u00a0stomach ulcers, stomach upset, or heartburn).<\/li><li>rifampicin (used to treat\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>carbamazepine (used to treat seizures and certain pain conditions)<\/li><li>phenytoin\u00a0(used to treat seizures)<\/li><li>St. John&#8217;s wort\u00a0(also known as Hypericum perforatum).<\/li><li>quinidine\u00a0(used to treat irregular heartbeat).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol intake during treatment with Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL may make you more tired or increase the risk of serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as shallow breathing with a risk of respiratory arrest and loss of consciousness.\u00a0Alcohol intake should be avoided during treatment with Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intake of grapefruit juice should be avoided during treatment with Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL should be avoided during pregnancy as far as possible.&nbsp;Prolonged use of oxycodone during pregnancy can lead to withdrawal symptoms in newborns.&nbsp;Treatment with oxycodone during childbirth may cause&nbsp;respiratory depression&nbsp;(slow and shallow breathing) in the newborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding must be discontinued during treatment with Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL Oxycodone passes into breast milk.\u00a0It is not known whether naloxone also passes into breast milk.\u00a0Therefore, the risk to the breast-fed baby can not be ruled out, especially after taking several\u00a0doses\u00a0of Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines as it may make you tired or dizzy.\u00a0This is most likely at the start of treatment, after a dose increase, or after switching from another medicine.\u00a0These\u00a0side effects\u00a0should go away when you are on a steady\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This drug has been associated with drowsiness and episodes of sudden drowsiness.\u00a0If you experience these\u00a0side effects, do not drive or use machines.\u00a0Talk to your doctor if this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if it is safe to drive a vehicle during treatment with this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL 5 mg \/ 2.5 mg and 10mg \/ 5mg contain&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For\u00a0doses\u00a0that are not achievable\/practical with this strength, there are other strengths of this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unless your doctor prescribes otherwise, the recommended dose is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For the treatment of pain<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual starting dose is 10 mg oxycodone hydrochloride \/ 5 mg naloxone hydrochloride every 12 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide how much to take each day and how to distribute your total daily\u00a0dose\u00a0morning and evening.\u00a0Your doctor will also decide on any necessary dose adjustments during treatment, depending on your level of pain and individual sensitivity.\u00a0You should receive the lowest\u00a0dose\u00a0required for pain relief.\u00a0If you have already been treated with\u00a0opioids, your treatment with Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL can be started with a higher\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest daily\u00a0dose\u00a0is 160 mg oxycodone hydrochloride and 80 mg naloxone hydrochloride.\u00a0If you need a higher\u00a0dose, your doctor may give you additional oxycodone without naloxone.\u00a0However, the maximum daily\u00a0dose of\u00a0oxycodone hydrochloride should not exceed 400 mg.\u00a0The beneficial effect of naloxone on bowel movements may be affected if additional oxycodone is given without additional naloxone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience pain between\u00a0doses, you may need to take additional fast-acting painkillers.\u00a0Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL is not suitable for this.\u00a0Talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you find that Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL is too strong or too weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elderly patients&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>r<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, no dose adjustment is necessary for elderly patients with normal renal and\/or hepatic function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hepatic or renal impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have kidney problems or mild liver problems, your doctor will&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL with special caution.&nbsp;You should not take Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL if you have moderate or severe liver problems (see also section 2. \u201cDo not take Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL\u201d and \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.\u00a0The tablets can be taken with or without food.\u00a0Take them every 12 hours according to a fixed schedule.\u00a0For example, if you take one tablet at 8 in the morning, take the next tablet at 20 in the evening.\u00a0The prolonged-release tablets\u00a0must not be split, broken, chewed, or crushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for opening the blister pack:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine has child-resistant packaging.\u00a0The prolonged-release tablets\u00a0must be squeezed out of the blister pack with a firm hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration of treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not take Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL for longer than you need.&nbsp;If you have been taking Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL for a long time, your doctor should check regularly that you still need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: No studies have been performed to demonstrate that Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL works properly in children and adolescents or that it is safe for them to take.&nbsp;It is therefore not recommended for patients under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL then you should \u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center (tel. 112) for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take more than the prescribed\u00a0dose, you must tell your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overdose can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>reduced&nbsp;pupil&nbsp;in the eye<\/li><li>slower or weaker breathing than expected (&nbsp;respiratory depression&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drowsiness or loss of consciousness<\/li><li>low muscle tension (&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;)<\/li><li>decreased&nbsp;heart rate<\/li><li>drop in blood pressure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In severe cases, loss of consciousness (\u00a0coma\u00a0), fluid in the lungs, and circulatory collapse can occur, which can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid situations that require attention, e.g.&nbsp;to drive vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL or if you take a lower\u00a0dose\u00a0than the prescribed\u00a0dose, you may not experience any effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take your\u00a0dose, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If there are\u00a0<em>8 hours or more<\/em>\u00a0left until the next regular dose: Take the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0immediately and then continue with your usual dosing schedule.<\/li><li>If it is\u00a0<em>less than 8 hours<\/em>\u00a0until the next regular dose: Take the missed\u00a0dose\u00a0one and then wait for 8 hours before taking the next\u00a0dose.\u00a0Try to return to your usual dosing schedule (eg at 8 in the morning and at 20 in the evening).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take more than one\u00a0dose\u00a0within each eight hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL without talking to your doctor first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not need further treatment, your doctor will tell you how to gradually reduce your daily\u00a0dose.\u00a0In this way, withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, sweating, and muscle pain can be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;or signs to be aware of and what to do if you are affected:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL, consult a doctor, or see your nearest emergency department immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slower or shallower breathing (\u00a0respiratory depression\u00a0).\u00a0This is the most serious\u00a0side effect\u00a0of Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL and is most common in elderly and debilitated patients.<\/li><li>Opioids\u00a0can also cause a sharp drop in blood pressure in sensitive patients.<\/li><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing,\u00a0hives, difficulty breathing, and drop in blood pressure (anaphylactic reaction).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported in patients treated for pain<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, gas<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>vomiting, nausea<\/li><li>decreased appetite, loss of appetite<\/li><li>feeling dizzy or &#8220;spinning&#8221;<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>hot flashes, sweating<\/li><li>general weakness, fatigue, or exhaustion<\/li><li>itching\u00a0of the skin, skin reactions\/rash<\/li><li>difficulty sleeping, drowsiness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>inflated stomach<\/li><li>abnormal thoughts<\/li><li>anxiety, confusion, depression, nervousness, difficulty concentrating<\/li><li>a feeling of tightness in the chest, especially if you already have coronary artery disease, chest pain<\/li><li>drop in blood pressure, high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>withdrawal symptoms such as upset<\/li><li>fainting<\/li><li>palpitation<\/li><li>gallkolik<\/li><li>general 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gums<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency<\/strong>&nbsp;(can not be calculated from the available data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>acute\u00a0general\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(anaphylactic reactions)<\/li><li>missed menstruation<\/li><li>problems with bile flow<\/li><li>Prolonged use of Oxycodone \/ Naloxone GL during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in newborns.\u00a0Symptoms to pay attention to are irritability, hyperactivity, abnormal sleep patterns, crying, shaking, nausea, diarrhea, and no weight gain.<br>Reporting of\u00a0side effects\u00a0if you get\u00a0any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0This also applies to any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report\u00a0side effects\u00a0directly to the Medical Products Agency (see details below).\u00a0By reporting\u00a0side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<br>The Medical Products AgencyBox 26751 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