• Brand Names: U.S.: OxyCONTIN®;Roxicodone®
• Brand Names: Canada: Oxy.IR®;OxyContin®;OxyNEOT;PMS-Oxycodone;Supeudol®
• Mexican Brand Names: Plexicodim
• Pharmacologic Category: Analgesic, Opioid

• It is used to ease pain.
• Oxycodone lowers the feeling of pain and how one reacts to pain.

How to take

• Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
• Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Do not use long-acting products for fast pain relief or on an as needed basis.
• OxectaT: Swallow the tablet whole with lots of water right after putting it in your mouth. Do not crush, wet or melt the tablet before putting it in your mouth.
• There is a liquid if you cannot swallow pills.
• Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
• Keep a pain diary.

Missed Dose

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
• Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.

Storage

• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Protect capsules and tablets from water. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
• Throw away any unused drug by flushing down a toilet or sink.
• In Canada, take any unused drugs to the pharmacy. Also, visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th to learn about the right way to get rid of unused drugs.

Warnings

• Watch patients getting this drug for misuse, abuse, and addiction.
• Swallow long-acting tablets whole. Do not chew, break, wet, or crush. Very bad effects may happen if you take broken, chewed, or crushed long-acting tablets.
• This medicine may cause severe liver damage.
• Unsafe side effects may happen. This drug cannot be taken while you are taking some other drugs. Check all the drugs you are taking with your doctor.
• Please read the medication guide.

Avoid

• If you have an allergy to oxycodone or any other part of this drug.
• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have any of these health problems: Very bad asthma, bowel block, or lung disease.

Precautions

• Some products of oxycodone are in a wax matrix; you may see this in your stool. The oxycodone has been taken into the body, but the wax has not.
• This drug may be habit-forming with long-term use.
• There are 2 liquids. Make sure you have the right one.
• If you are 65 or older, use this drug with care. You could have more side effects.
• If you have a history of a drug or drinking problem, talk with your doctor.
• If you have an enlarged prostate, talk with your doctor.
• If you have liver disease, talk with your doctor.
• If you have lung disease, talk with your doctor. You may be more sensitive to this drug.
• If you have seizures, talk with your doctor.
• If you have thyroid disease, talk with your doctor.
• If you have trouble swallowing, talk with your doctor.
• Check all drugs you are taking with your doctor. This drug may not mix well with some other drugs.
• You may not be alert. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions until you see how this drug affects you.
• Avoid beer, wine, mixed drinks, or other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Side Effects

• Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you.
• Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing.
• Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• Hard stools (constipation). Drinking more liquids, working out, or adding fiber to your diet may help. Talk with your doctor about a stool softener or laxative.
• Itching.
• Dry mouth. Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. See a dentist often.

Contact a healthcare provider

• If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away.
• Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Trouble breathing.
• Change in thinking clearly and with logic.
• Poor pain control.
• Very upset stomach or throwing up.
• Very hard stools (constipation).
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Any rash.
• Health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

General Statements

• If you have a very bad allergy, wear an allergy ID at all times.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Call your doctor for help with any side effects. If in the U.S., you may also call the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or if in Canada, you may also call Health Canada's Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including OTC, natural products, or vitamins.

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