Oxycodone 60 mg

Overview

A drug that is used for treating pain is Oxycodone 60 mg medicine. It is a generic drug that consists of different brand names. They are Oxaydo 60 mg, Roxicodone 60 mg, Oxidose 60 mg, Oxycontin 60 mg, Oxyfast 60 mg, Xthampza ER 60 mg etc.

Oxycodone 60 mg medicine is responsible for binding the mu-opioid receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce the stress that occurs due to chronic pain in individuals. It is a strong pain relief medicine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved this medicine in the year 2004.

Ingredients in Oxycodone 60 mg: Colloidal silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, ethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, anhydrous lactose, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and other ingredients that are available in Oxycodone 60 mg medicine.

Dosages of Oxycodone Drug:

Oxycodone medicine with its dosage strength of 60 mg is mainly used in the treatment of adults only. The form of this drug is available as an extended-release oral tablet. Other dosage strengths such as 40 mg, 10 mg, 5 mg, 15 mg, 80 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg are also available in treating chronic pain in adult patients.

Doctors are not recommending this medicine to children. If they are suffering from chronic pain, then their parent or guardian must contact with a relevant doctor for treating the symptoms that occur due to this problem.

Uses Oxycodone 60 mg:

When people suffer from chronic pain, they take Oxycodone 60 mg for the treatment of this problem. This drug can be taken with food since it does not reducing the stomach problems when it is taken without food.

Drug Interactions:

Oxycodone 60 mg tablet can interact with other medicinal drugs. These include Posaconazole, Oxitropium Bromide, Nicomorphine, Naloxone, Gepirone, Perphenazine, Fluvoxamine etc.

Note: A person must take a doctor’s advice before using this medicine. Taking this drug without the prescription of a doctor can lead to many problems in individuals.

Side Effects 60 mg Oxycodone:

Oxycodone 60 mg causes different side effects if a person can take more than one tablet of Oxycodone 60 mg medicine or if this drug is not used properly other than the doctor’s prescription. These are as follows:

• Abdominal pain
• Irritation or redness in eyes
• Nightmares
• Belching
• Agitation
• Dizziness or fainting
• Nervousness
• Diarrhea
• Blurred vision
• Bleeding gums
• Drowsiness
• Stomach pain
• Reduced appetite
• Hoarseness
• Nose bleeding
• Joint pain
• Upset stomach (indigestion)
• Headache
• Skin rashes or itching
• Constipation
• Gastroparesis
• Nausea
• Severe vomiting
• Chest pain or tightness in the chest
• Heartburn
• Sleeping problem
• Bad or unpleasant taste
• Muscle tightness or stiffness
• Sweating
• Hypoventilation
• Fever
• Jaundice (yellow eyes or skin)
• Clumsiness
• Heart palpitations
• Swallowing problem
• Back pain
• Bloating
• Irritability
• Euphoria
• Bradycardia
• Hypotension
• Hallucinations

Precautions:

• An individual should not consume alcohol after taking Oxycodone 60 mg tablet. It causes dizziness, which is harmful for a person.
• The use of this drug in large amounts is strictly prohibited for a person. If he or she can take this medicine in higher amounts, then they may suffer from several problems.
• Women are not suggested to take this drug when they are suffering from pregnancy and breastfeeding problems as it will harm their unborn child.
• A person must swallow this drug with a glass of water to avoid its bitter taste.
• An individual should not drive a vehicle or perform any other tasks after taking Oxycodone 60 mg tablet. This medicine can cause drowsiness, which leads to accidental death at the time of driving.
• People who are suffering from euphoria, bradycardia, heart palpitations, etc., after taking this drug can call the doctor immediately.
• Taking Oxycodone 60 mg tablet is strictly prohibited when a person is suffering from glaucoma, asthma, etc.
• Avoid taking Oxycodone 60 mg tablet with other medicinal drugs. When an individual took this medicine with other medicinal drugs, then their blood pressure will get lowered.
• Drinking grapefruit juice after taking this drug will delay the effect of this medicine. Therefore, a person should not drink grapefruit juice after using this drug.