Medicines based on Oxycodone
Oxycodone Information
Oxycodone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Oxycodone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Oxycodone Benefits & Uses
Oxycodone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Oxycodone Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Oxycodone Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Oxycodone is used -
Moderate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Diarrhoea
- Dry Mouth
- Flushing
- Paresthesia
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Irritability
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Hiccup
- Dyspepsia
- Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
- Fatigue
Oxycodone Related Warnings
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Is the use of Oxycodone safe for pregnant women?
Oxycodone has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Oxycodone without medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Oxycodone safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Oxycodone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Oxycodone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
Severe -
What is the effect of Oxycodone on the Kidneys?
Oxycodone rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Oxycodone on the Liver?
Side effects of Oxycodone rarely affect the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Oxycodone on the Heart?
Oxycodone is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Oxycodone with Other Drugs
Oxycodone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Oxycodone Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxycodone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Asthma
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
- Gastritis
- Pancreatitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Diabetes Insipidus
Frequently asked Questions about Oxycodone
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Is this Oxycodone habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Oxycodone. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Yes -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Oxycodone as you may feel sleepy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Oxycodone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oxycodone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Oxycodone Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Oxycodone
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Oxycodone and food will interact.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxycodone
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Oxycodone with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Oxycontin®(oxycodone hydrochloride)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 962-965
