5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg prolonged-release tablet is
oxycodone hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OxyContin contains oxycodone hydrochloride which belongs to a group of medicines called opioids and has a strong analgesic effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OxyContin prolonged-release tablets are used for long-term severe pain such as cancer pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oxycodone hydrochloride contained in OxyContin may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking OxyContin if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are going to have an operation, tell your doctor that you are taking OxyContin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When OxyContin is used for a long time, tolerance to the effects may mean that an increased\u00a0dose\u00a0is required to maintain pain control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prolonged use of OxyContin may lead to physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms may occur with abrupt discontinuation of treatment. When a patient no longer needs oxycodone treatment, it is advisable to reduce the dose gradually to prevent withdrawal symptoms (see section 3 “If you stop taking OxyContin”).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The risk of developing physical or psychological dependence is small when used as directed by patients suffering from long-term pain and this risk must be weighed against the potential benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discuss this with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opioids\u00a0are not the first-line treatment for long-term pain that is not caused by cancer and are not recommended as the only treatment.\u00a0If you are taking this medicine for this type of pain, your doctor will monitor you closely and make the necessary dose adjustments to prevent addiction and abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An increased sensitivity to pain, which does not respond to a dose increase of oxycodone, may occur during treatment with OxyContin. This is unusual, but if it does, your doctor may reduce your dose or switch to another opioid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OxyContin can cause sleep-related respiratory disorders such as\u00a0sleep apnea\u00a0(repeated pauses in breathing while sleeping) and\u00a0hypoxemia\u00a0(low oxygen content in the blood).\u00a0Symptoms of this can be shortness of breath during sleep, waking up short of breath, difficulty sleeping, or excessive fatigue during the day.\u00a0If you or anyone else observes these symptoms, consult a doctor.\u00a0Your doctor may reduce\u00a0your dose\u00a0one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tablets should not be used with alcohol.\u00a0Alcohol can increase the risk of serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as drowsiness\/drowsiness, impaired and slow breathing, unconsciousness,\u00a0coma\u00a0and can even be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OxyContin should not be used in children and adolescents below 18 years of age due to a lack of experience in the treatment of these patient categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0increases if you take OxyContin at the same time as medicines that affect brain function.\u00a0In such cases, the\u00a0side effects\u00a0may be exacerbated.\u00a0For example, fatigue\/drowsiness, impaired and slow breathing may worsen and may lead to unconsciousness,\u00a0coma,\u00a0and may even be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Examples of drugs that affect brain function are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concomitant use of\u00a0opioids, including OxyContin, and sedatives such as\u00a0benzodiazepines\u00a0or similar drugs increase the risk of drowsiness, difficulty breathing (\u00a0respiratory depression\u00a0), and\u00a0coma\u00a0and can be life-threatening.\u00a0Due to this, concomitant use should only be considered when other treatment options are not possible.\u00a0If your doctor prescribes OxyContin at the same time as sedatives, the\u00a0dose\u00a0and treatment time should be limited by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tell your doctor if you are taking any sedatives and carefully follow your doctor’s dose recommendations. It may be helpful to inform friends or relatives about paying attention to the signs and symptoms described above. Contact a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0is increased if you take antidepressant drugs (for example,\u00a0citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram,\u00a0fluoxetine, fluvoxamine,\u00a0paroxetine,\u00a0sertraline,\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
If you take OxyContin at the same time as medicines (coumarin derivatives) that reduce the blood’s ability to coagulate (clot), the clotting time may increase or decrease.\u00a0It may be necessary to adjust the OxyContindos\u00a0one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some medicines may increase the effect of OxyContin and therefore a dose reduction may be necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some medicines may reduce the effect of OxyContin and therefore an increase in dose may be necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can take OxyContin with a meal, but it is not necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you drink alcohol while taking OxyContin, it may make you feel more sleepy or increase the risk of serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0such as\u00a0shallow breathing with a risk of respiratory arrest and unconsciousness.\u00a0You should not drink alcohol while taking OxyContin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking OxyContin as it may increase the effect of the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are pregnant, 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
The use of this product should be avoided if possible in pregnant women.\u00a0Prolonged use of OxyContin during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.\u00a0Symptoms that should be noticed in the infant are irritability, hyperactivity, screaming, shaking, vomiting, and not gaining weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OxyContin should not be used if you are breastfeeding because oxycodone passes into breast milk and may cause breathing problems in the breast-fed baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OxyContin impairs the ability to concentrate and react. This should be taken into account when sharper attention is required, e.g. when driving and when handling machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OxyContin contains\u00a0lactose.\u00a0If 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
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recommended dose is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adults<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual starting dose is 10-20 mg at 12-hour intervals.\u00a0The doctor will adjust the\u00a0dose\u00a0individually for you and prescribe the\u00a0dose\u00a0needed to treat the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The daily\u00a0dose\u00a0one and any dose adjustments during treatment are determined by the attending physician and depend on the previous\u00a0dose\u00a0one.\u00a0Patients who have previously taken\u00a0opioids\u00a0can based on their experience with opioid treatment, start treatment with higher\u00a0doses.\u00a0The doctor may\u00a0prescribe\u00a0a lower starting dose for elderly patients and at-risk patients with renal and\/or hepatic impairment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.\u00a0They must not be split, chewed, or crushed.\u00a0Empty matrices (tablets) can be seen in the stool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following symptoms may occur with overdose: decreased pupil size, impaired breathing (\u00a0respiratory depression,\u00a0pulmonary edema\u00a0), muscle weakness, slow\u00a0heart rate,\u00a0and drop in blood pressure.\u00a0In severe cases, drowsiness and unconsciousness (\u00a0coma\u00a0) may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can take the missed tablet as soon as you remember, but if there is a short time left until the next\u00a0dose, you should skip the missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0You can then continue to take the tablets according to the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stop treatment without first discussing it with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If use is stopped abruptly after a long period of treatment, withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety, anxiety, insomnia, involuntary muscle contractions, tremors, and gastrointestinal problems may occur.\u00a0Your doctor will tell you how to stop the treatment to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms, usually done by\u00a0gradually reducing the\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following frequency data are used to evaluate the side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common: May affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common: May affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon: May affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare: May affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare: May affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported: Occurs in an unknown number of users<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact a doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms occur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very slow or weak breathing (\u00a0respiratory depression\u00a0).\u00a0This is the most serious risk with medicines such as OxyContin (\u00a0opioids\u00a0) and can even be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, constipation, nausea, vomiting,\u00a0itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Decreased appetite, anxiety, confusion, depression, insomnia, nervousness, abnormal thinking, tremors, drowsiness (\u00a0lethargy\u00a0), impaired breathing, tracheal cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhea,\u00a0dry mouth, indigestion, rash, sweating, feeling weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Less common<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Allergic reactions, dehydration, restlessness, gloom, elation, mood swings, hallucinations, decreased sexual desire, drug dependence, memory loss, seizures, high\u00a0blood pressure, loss of sensation, involuntary muscle movements, speech disorders, fainting, and crawling,\u00a0dizziness, puffiness,\u00a0puffiness\u00a0dizziness), palpitations (associated with\u00a0abstinence\u00a0), dilation of blood vessels, very slow or weak breathing, difficulty swallowing, gas in the stomach, belching, intestinal upset, elevated liver enzyme levels, urethral spasm, dry skin, difficulty urinating,\u00a0impotence, decreased hormone production in testicles\/ovaries (\u00a0hypogonadism\u00a0), increased\u00a0ADH\u00a0-release, chills,\u00a0abstinence, malaise, accumulation of fluid in the\u00a0tissues\u00a0(\u00a0edema\u00a0), swelling in the arms and legs due to fluid accumulation, drug tolerance, thirst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Low\u00a0blood pressure, tendency to faint standing up, hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anaphylactic reactions, anaphylactoid reaction, aggression, increased sensitivity to pain (hyperalgesia), repeated pauses in breathing during sleep ( sleep apnea ) (see section 2 \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d), dental problems, bile arrest (cholestasis), biliary spasm, missed menstruation, neonatal abstinence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 mg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance is oxycodone hydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Film coating, incl. dyes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 mg: Hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, brilliant blue (E133).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 mg: Hypromellose, hydroxypropylcellulose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 mg: Hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, polysorbate 80, red iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 40 mg: Hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, polysorbate 80, yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 80 mg: Hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol, indigo carmine (E132), yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 mg: Light blue, round tablet, approximately 7 mm in diameter, marked OC on one side and 5 on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 mg: White, round tablet, about 7 mm in diameter, marked OC on one side and 10 on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 mg: Pink, round tablet, about 7 mm in diameter, marked OC on one side and 20 on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 40 mg: Yellow, round tablet, about 7 mm in diameter, marked OC on one side and 40 on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 80 mg: Green, round tablet, about 9 mm in diameter, marked OC on one side and 80 on the other side<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 mg: 14, 25, 28, 56, 98 or 100 pcs (pressure pack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 mg and 20 mg: 14, 25, 28, 50, 56, 98 or 100 pcs (pressure pack and plastic jar with child-resistant lid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 40 mg and 80 mg: 25, 28, 50, 56, 98 or 100 pcs (pressure pack and plastic jar with child-resistant lid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mundipharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n M\u00f6lndalsv\u00e4gen 30 B<\/p>\n\n\n\n 412 63 Gothenburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fidelio Healthcare Limburg GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mundipharmastrasse 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n 65549 Limburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mundipharma DC BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n Listening 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3832 RC Leusden<\/p>\n\n\n\n Netherlands<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" OxyContin contains oxycodone hydrochloride which belongs to a group of medicines called opioids and has a strong analgesic effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18526],"tags":[16085,20644,16081,16084,20640,20643,16082,20641,16091,20642],"class_list":["post-20197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-o","tag-benefits-of-oxycodone-hydrochloride","tag-benefits-of-oxycontin","tag-oxycodone-hydrochloride","tag-oxycodone-hydrochloride-side-effects","tag-oxycontin","tag-oxycontin-side-effects","tag-what-is-oxycodone-hydrochloride","tag-what-is-oxycontin","tag-what-oxycodone-hydrochloride-is-used-for","tag-what-oxycontin-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20197","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20197"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20197\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20259,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20197\/revisions\/20259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}If you take more OxyContin than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take OxyContin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you stop taking OxyContin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to store OxyContin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n