Oxycontin OC 40 mg

Overview

OxyContin is a strong opioid drug. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain that is caused by various health conditions like tissue damage and nerve damage. The dosage strength Oxycontin OC 40 mg is available in a round yellow color with imprint OC on one side and 40 on the other.

Tissue damage pain is a common medical issue in individuals that comes from various types of physical injuries like cuts or a broken bone. Nerve damage pain occurs in the patient that can be caused by certain chemotherapy drugs and HIV infection.

OxyContin OC 40 mg medicine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). After a few times, the OC pill was replaced by the OP Pill. The OP pill is a new version of OxyContin medicine.

The severe ongoing pain conditions can be treated by many other drugs like Gabapentin, Acetaminophen, Vicodin, Paracetamol, Percocet, Aspirin, Tramadol, Cyclobenzaprine, Naproxen, Oxycodone, Tylenol, Morphine, etc including OxyContin drug.

The function of OxyContin OC 40 mg Medicine:

The OxyContin drug acts in the central nervous system (CNS) of the brain and spine by enhancing the quantity of certain natural chemicals. This medicine binds three types of receptors such as mu, kappa, and delta opiate receptors in the brain and spine.

OxyContin is a branded medicine that belongs to the opioid analgesia medicine family. It contains Oxycodone is a generic variant and acts as an active ingredient in branded medicine.

Uses of OxyContin OC Medication:

Here is a list of certain uses of this medicine.

1. Basically, this medication is used to treat several pain-related conditions that are mainly caused by muscle strains, cuts, fractures in the bone, etc. Pain is classified into two categories that are given below:

• A tissue damage pain that is also known as nociceptive pain.
• A nerve damage pain that is also called neuropathic pain.

2. Oxycodone hydrochloride is a generic drug of this branded medicine. This generic variant is also helpful in reducing the severity of pain effects.

Dosage Strengths and Forms:

OxyContin OC 40 mg drug is a prescription-only medicine. It is available in the form of extended-release tablets as well as capsules.

The other available dosage strengths of Oxycontin OC medicine are 5mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60mg, and 80 mg.

Swallow the entire tablet with an adequate amount of water. Do not consume crushed tablets.

Adverse Effects of OC 40 Pill:

Acute to severe side effects occur in the patients after taking OxyContin medicine. The severe side effects of this OC 40 drug always require medical help on an immediate basis. Here is a list of some common and serious adverse effects of OxyContin OC 40 mg medicine.

Common side effects:

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Constipation
• Stomach Pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Serious Side Effects:

• Noisy breathing
• Hallucinations
• Fever
• Sweating
• Continuous changes in heart rate
• Weak pulse
• Feeling light-headed
• Confusion
• Unusual behavior or thoughts
• Convulsions
• Worsening weakness
• Agitation
• Shivering
• Sighing
• Shallow breathing
• Muscle stiffness
• Twitching
• Loss of coordination

Precautions:

• Avoid consuming alcohol with this drug, as it may make feel dizzy and drowsy.
• The tablet should be taken as per the doctor’s recommendation.
• Healthcare specialist is not permitted to administer this drug in children who are below the age of 18 years old.
• Do not stop taking this medication suddenly as it may cause some withdrawal symptoms like swelling in the face, rashes, itching, etc.
• The OxyContin medicine should be stored at a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.