Oxycodone 5 mg

Overview

Oxycodone is an opioid-based narcotic analgesic and a generic variant drug which acts as a pain reliever and helps in treating various kinds of pain. The pain can vary from moderate that can be short-term or long-term to adverse pain such as pain due to cancer and severe injury.

There are two forms of this medication, such as extended-release (ER) and immediate-release (IR). IR form is approved by the FDA for pain management. The ER form is approved for a long-term treatment to treat pain when other drugs are not effective in reducing pain in individuals.

As a generic variant, Oxycodone is used as an active component in various branded medicines like OxyContin, RoxyBond, Oxaydo, Roxicodone etc. The drug is considered as a Schedule II controlled substance, which means there is a high risk of being abused and misused.

5 mg oxy pill can be identified by its white-color, round shape and with an imprint of M on one side and 05 52 on the other side of the tablet.

Function of Oxycodone 5 mg Medication

Among the three opioid receptors (mu, kappa, and delta) Oxycodone works well with the mu-opioid receptors or MOR and binds with it. After binding, the G-protein is induced and reduces the level of cAMP or cyclic adenosine monophosphate.
Due to the activation of the mu-opioid receptor, it prevents calcium channels and opens up potassium channels. This is how the medication produces an analgesia effect and reduces the pain.

Dose and Dosage Strength:

It has three forms such as capsule, oral solution and tablet. The dosage strength is different for every patient that depends on the age, health condition and tolerance.

1) Dosage Forms

IR Dose and Dosage Strengths

i) Capsule Form

• 5 mg

ii) Tablet Form

• 5 mg
• 10 mg
• 15 mg
• 20 mg
• 30 mg
• 160 mg (Due to a high risk of misuse, this dosage strength has been discontinued in May 2001.)

iii) Oral Solution

• 5 mg/5 ml

iv) Oral Concentrated

• 100 mg/ 5 ml

ER Dose & Dosage Strengths

Tablet Form

• 10 mg
• 15 mg
• 20 mg
• 30 mg
• 40 mg
• 60 mg
• 80 mg

2) Administration of Medicine

The nominal suggested dose starts with 5 mg. The strength of the dose of the medicine is decided by a doctor, which depends on the severity of the pain and opioid tolerance.

Uses of White M 05 52 Pill:

It is useful for treating various kinds of pain, these are as follows:-

•  Pain which occurs suddenly without any stimulation is called paroxysmal spontaneous pain.
• Pain which is experienced or evoked, when skin gets touched gently is called allodynia which is related with postherpetic neuralgia.
• Pain which is related to cancer.
• The dull pain which arises on any part of the body is called steady pain.

Side Effects of 5 mg Oxycodone:

Mild or Common Side Effects

• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Vertigo
• Headache
• Rashes
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness
• Vomiting

Serious Side Effects

• Heart problems such as palpitation
• Feeling tightness in the muscles
• Hallucination
• Shivering
• Extreme drowsiness
• Breathing problems
• Low blood pressure
• Confusion
• Clammy skin
• Sweating
• Lack of appetite
• Lips, face, throat and tongue get swollen
• Difficulty in coordination

Note: There is a box warning issued by the FDA due to reasons such as a high potential of misuse, addiction, abuse, pernicious respiratory disorder, an overdose may lead to death, slow down the function of the brain and withdrawal symptoms.

Safety Measures:

• The medical history should be discussed with a doctor before starting the treatment.
• The prescribed dose should be taken because if it is consumed in a large amount it may even cause death.
• It is a prescription drug which cannot be taken without seeking medical consultation.
• If this drug is taken with alcohol, then it may cause life-threatening after-effects such as breathing depression.
• If a person is allergic to Oxycodone drug, then it should be stopped.
• The medicine should not be chewed or crushed.
• Due to the drug interaction of Oxycodone with other medicines, it is suggested not to take both medications simultaneously.