Oxycontin OP 60 mg

Overview

OxyContin OP 60 mg is a branded medicine of Oxycodone generic drug, which is also an opiate agonist. It falls under the category of Schedule II Controlled Substance drugs, which indicates that it has a high potential for drug abuse and misuse. OxyContin OP 60 mg drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

This medicine is used for treating mild to severe ongoing pain conditions in patients. Oftentimes, pain occurs due to various medical conditions such as neuropathic pain, cancer, arthritis, etc., and can also be treated with this medicine.

OxyContin is the most powerful narcotic painkiller like other medications such as Gabapentin, Acetaminophen, Tramadol, Cyclobenzaprine, Naproxen, Oxycodone, Tylenol, and Morphine.

The function of OxyContin OP 60 mg Pill:

OxyContin OP medicine attracts the chemicals of mu, delta, and kappa opiate receptors in the brain and spine. This drug acts in the brain and spinal cord to change the perception and feeling of pain in the body. It belongs to the family of medicines called opioid analgesics.

OxyContin Op may cause low sodium levels in the blood (hyponatraemia). Sometimes, opioids activate sleepiness in some cases. OxyContin OP 60 mg appears in red color, bi-convex tablets with OP drug printed on one side.

Dosage Forms and Strengths of OxyContin:

A healthcare specialist may allow the dosage of OxyContin medicine for the present condition only and not used for later conditions. It comes in the form of oral tablets and pills. Here are some common dosage formulations of OxyContin OP medicine:

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

The initial dosage of this drug suggested to those individuals who are not opioid tolerant is 10 mg which is taken orally every 12 hours in a day.

Uses:

The uses of this medicine are listed below:

• OxyContin OP medicine is used to relieve severe chronic pain conditions, which can be caused by several reasons such as injuries, burns, muscle strains, cuts, bone fractures, and various other conditions.
• OxyContin OP 60 mg drug contains Oxycodone in the form of a active ingredient. This medication can helps reducing pain effects. So, an individual can pay attention to recovery.

Side Effects OxyContin OP 60 mg:

Some common and serious side effects that may occur in patients after using OxyContin OP 60 mg drug. These are listed below:

Common Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Weakness
• Itching
• Headache
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Dry mouth
• Sweating
• Diminish the feelings of pain
• Vomiting
• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness

Severe Side Effects

• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Confusion
• Unusual thoughts
• Seizure
• Nausea
• Noisy breathing
• Shallow breathing
• Sleep apnea
• Weak pulse or slow heart rate
• Worsening weakness or tiredness
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Shock
• Death

Precautions:

• If individuals experiences any allergic reaction after consuming OxyContin OP 60 mg, one should schedule a consultation with a doctor.
• If someone uses the OxyContin medicine and they are not getting relief from pain conditions, then must call a doctor on an immediate basis.
• Patients having severe asthma or severe lung problems should avoid taking Oxycontin OP drug without a doctor’s prescription.
• A doctor may not suggest the use of this drug during pregnancy, as it may cause harmful effects in the unborn babies.
• Never consume other interacting medications together with this tablet without a doctor’s prescription.
• Avoid heavy activities such as weight lifting, driving, operating machinery etc., after consuming OxyContin OP 60 mg medicine, as it may cause severe dizziness and drowsiness.
• Swallow the entire tablet of this medicine at once, never break, dissolve, crush, or chew it.