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Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone, OxyIR, OxyFAST) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Oxycodone is a narcotic painkiller. Brand name drugs which contain oxycodone include: OxyContin, Roxicodone, OxyIR, and OxyFAST. Oxycodone is also used in other combination pain medications with acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen.
Fast Facts About OxyContin - Guide To OxyContin
OxyContin contains oxycodone, a very strong narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. OxyContin is only intended for moderate to severe pain that is present on a daily basis and that requires a very strong pain reliever.
The Facts Of Analgesics (Painkillers)
Analgesic medication are commonly referred to as painkillers. There are basically two kinds of analgesics: non-narcotics and narcotics.
Drug Monograph: Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a schedule C-II controlled substance. Oxycodone is an oral semisynthetic opiate agonist derived from the opioid alkaloid, thebaine, and is similar to other phenanthrene derivatives, such as hydrocodone and morphine. Oxycodone is used to control moderate to severe pain.
Patient Education: Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets
Patient education for oxycodone sustained-release tablets.
Patient Education: Oxycodone Oral Solution
Patient education for oxycodone oral solution.
Patient Education: Oxycodone Tablets Or Capsules
Patient education for oxycodone tablets or capsules.
Product Photographs: Oxycodone Products
Photographs of oxycodone products.
Drug Monograph: Ibuprofen With Oxycodone / Combunox
Ibuprofen with oxycodone is a schedule C-II controlled substance. This monograph discusses the use of the ibuprofen-oxycodone combination product for management of moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone and ibuprofen are used together for the relief of acute pain. Ibuprofen is a NSAID with analgesic and antipyretic effects. Oxycodone is an oral semisynthetic opiate agonist.
Patient Education: Combunox Tablets (Ibuprofen with Oxycodone)
Patient education for Combunox tablets (ibuprofen with oxycodone).
OxyContin Abuse Targeted
OxyContin is one of the best-selling brand-name painkillers in the world, it also however, has a widespread problem of abuse and misuse. OxyContin abuse is being targeted. Of real concern is how the problem affects patients with legitimate illness who depend on the drug.
OxyContin Abuse May Get Crushed
Purdue Pharma L.P., the maker of OxyContin, is developing a new painkiller which would less likely be a target of drug-abusers.
When Are Pain Medications Appropriate For Arthritis Patients?
When is it appropriate for pain medications (analgesics) to be prescribed as part of the treatment plan for arthritis patients? Are analgesic pain medications appropriate as a long-term treatment or maintenance treatment, or should they only be used short-term?
Narcotic OxyContin: Savior or Killer
Unfortunately, as has happened with too many other sorely needed medications, OxyContin is now being abused as a "street drug."
OxyContin: The Saga Continues!
What's true, what's not, who's being hurt?
Drug Profile: Oxycodone Hydrochloride (Oxycontin)
Drug profile and essential information on the drug Oxycodone Hydrochloride (Oxycodone), from UMM.

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