OXYCODONE HCL ER
  • OXYCODONE HCL ER (Generic for OXYCONTIN)

  • QTY 60 • 10 MG • Tablet ER 12H • Near 77381

OXYCODONE/OxyContin (ox i KOE done) treats severe, chronic pain. It is prescribed when other pain medications do not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. It belongs to a group of medications called opioids. It is a long-acting medication. Do not use it to treat sudden pain.

OXYCODONE HCL ER (Generic for OXYCONTIN) Lifestyle Interactions

Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10mg, Oral tablet, extended release

Cannabis

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of your medication may be altered if used with cannabis. Call emergency services right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, or trouble staying awake.

· Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use while taking CNS depressants due to the risk for additive CNS depression and potential for other cognitive adverse reactions.

Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10mg, Oral tablet, extended release

Alcohol

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication can cause serious side effects, such as central nervous system (CNS) depression, and can increase the risk of an opioid overdose. Call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of CNS depression: slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake. Talk to your care team about naloxone, a medication for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose.

· Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid alcohol consumption while taking opioids. Alcohol consumption may result in additive CNS depression and may increase the risk for opioid overdose. Consider the patient's use of alcohol when prescribing opioid medications. If the patient is unlikely to be compliant with avoiding alcohol, consider prescribing naloxone especially if additional risk factors for opioid overdose are present.

Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10mg, Oral tablet, extended release

Grapefruit juice

· Severity: Moderate

· Notes for Consumers: It is recommended that you limit and do not significantly alter your intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking Oxycodone. Side effects from Oxycodone may get worse if you increase your intake of grapefruit juice. Talk to your doctor first. Contact your doctor right away if you have symptoms of Oxycodone side effects such as slurred speech, confusion, weakness, or trouble breathing. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Oxycodone affects you.

· Notes for Professionals: Patients should not significantly alter their intake of grapefruit or grapefruit juice duing therapy with oxycodone. Grapefruit juice, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase plasma concentrations of oxycodone, a CYP3A4 substrate. This may increase or prolong oxycodone-related toxicities including respiratory depression. Advise patients accordingly; patient monitoring and dosage adjustments may be necessary if grapefruit is consumed regularly.

<b>DISCLAIMER:</b><em> This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.</em>

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