Oxycodone 15 mg

Overview

Oxycodone 15 mg is approved by the FDA for treating several types of pain conditions such as injuries, arthritis, neuropathic pain, etc. This medicine is a semi-synthetic narcotic drug with analgesic properties.

Oxycodone drug is available only under a restricted distribution program called, the Opioid Analgesic REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) program.

Oxycodone is a generic drug for various brand-name medicines, which are Oxaydo, OxyContin, Oxyfast, Roxicodone, RoxyBond, Xtampza ER, Combunox, Endocet, Endodan, Moxduo, Oxycodone, Percocet, Percodan, Primlev, Roxicet, Xartemis XR, etc.

Function of Oxycodone 15 mg Medication:

Active metabolites of Oxycodone can bind three opioid receptors such as mu, kappa, and delta-receptors in the central nervous system (CNS). The mu-receptors have a high affinity. Oxycodone belongs to the Opioid analgesics drug class. It acts by blocking the pain-generating nerve signals to get transmitted between the brain and the body. This process helps change one’s perception of feeling pain.

Other Dosage Strengths Along With Forms:

Oxycodone 15 mg dose should be taken after a doctor’s prescription. The medicine comes in the form of oral solutions, tablets, and capsules. The immediate release (IR) forms of this drug can be taken regularly in every 4 to 6 hours. Oxycodone IR formulations can be taken with or without a meal.

The extended-release (ER) forms of Oxycodone drug are generally suggested to take with food, and in every 12 hours a day. The dosage strengths of Oxycodone medicine are given below:

• Oxycodone 5 mg
• Oxycodone 10 mg
• Oxycodone 20 mg
• Oxycodone 30mg
• Oxycodone 40 mg
• Oxycodone 60 mg
• Oxycodone 80 mg

Uses of 15 mg Oxycodone Medication:

A doctor can suggest Oxycodone 15 mg drug for the management of moderate to severe pain conditions, which can be caused by various factors such as injuries, accidents, post-operative pain, etc. However, there are various off-label purposes that can be treated using Oxycodone like neuropathic pain or after-surgery pain.

Keep in mind, it is generally used when other opioids do not work properly and a patient can not tolerate the drug effects. This drug contains Oxycodone Hydrochloride (Oxycodone HCL) in the form of salt composition. This composition helps to reduce the pain from the patient’s body.

Side Effects of this M 15 Green Pill:

Adverse effects :

• If an individual experiences withdrawal symptoms, which is a possible risk factor associated with Oxycodone, one must seek medical attention from a doctor or a healthcare expert.
• The initial dosage strength of Oxycodone medicine is 5 mg. It can be increased by a medical specialist after monitoring the severity of pain. Dosage adjustment also depends on an individual’s conditions and their specific needs.
• There are several common and serious side effects occurring in patients after consuming Oxycodone 15 mg medicine.

Common Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Constipation
• Confusion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Vomiting
• Tiredness
• Serious Side Effects
• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling in face, lips, tongue, etc.
• Blue colored lips
• Difficulty to wake up
• Noisy breathing
• Sighing
• Shallow breathing
• Sleep apnea
• Weak Pulse
• Changes in heart rate
• Lightheadedness
• Unusual behavior
• Seizure
• Loss of appetite
• Agitation
• Hallucinations
• Loss of coordination
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Sweating
• Shivering
• Muscle stiffness
• Twitching

Precautions:

• Do not take this drug while using other medicines it can be dangerous for the patient’s health.
• While a patient is in the treatment course of Oxycodone, he/she must avoid alcohol consumption. Alcoholics may face severe side effects, including death if they use this medicine.
• Don’t take Oxycodone 15 mg drug, if someone has asthma disease, difficulty in breathing, and other health problems.
• Keep the medicine out of children and pets’ reach.